Industry Partnerships – 2025 HSIE Business Breakfast

Seventy-six Years 11 and 12 HSC Business Studies and IB Business Management students accepted the invitation to attend the 2025 HSIE Business Breakfast. The keynote speaker was the dynamic Annabel Hay of Shark Tank Australia fame. Annabel is the innovative founder and CEO of Clutch Glue, a sustainable liquid fashion adhesive which has a massive presence on social media and has expanded into the domestic consumer market through stores such as Priceline and future growth into the Middle East and product development.

Industry partnerships are important in the application of classroom knowledge to authentic real world challenges and to understand the importance of innovation in business. Annabel’s interactive session unpacked real world experiences which align with the HSC and IB curriculums such as identifying market gaps, product development and the challenges of entrepreneurship. A huge thank you to Mrs Cummins for her contribution to the organisation of this event.

Brigida Zagora
Head of HSIE

Student Reflections

It was a great opportunity to connect what we learned in class to a real-life experience. At the 2025 HSIE Business Breakfast Amabelle taught us that we never stop learning and everything we learn in life can be applied to all our experiences.
Sabella Youssef
Year 11

Annabelle Hay’s presentation on Clutch Glue at the Business Breakfast was both engaging and insightful, showcasing her creative approach to overcoming business challenges. Her expertise and passion for entrepreneurship left me with a deeper understanding of what it takes to lead and innovate in today’s market.
Madison Younes
Year 11

It was an amazing opportunity to listen and connect with Annabelle Hay, her insights were not only inspiring but also incredibly practical, offering valuable advice that I could apply to real life and in my exams. The Business Breakfast was a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and gain fresh perspectives from someone so knowledgeable in the field.
Monique Tsabalas
Year 12

Annabel’s keynote address was both inspiring and educational, showcasing her deep understanding of the business and its innovative approach to problem-solving. As the owner of Clutch Glue, she shared valuable insights into the challenges and successes of running a business, leaving me with a greater appreciation for her entrepreneurial vision and leadership.
Eva Villarroel
Year 11