One of the highlights of the Young Enterprise year happens when the teams, who have been working on their very own company ventures, prepare and present a pitch to a panel of judges.

The panel is made up of directors of a variety of Christchurch based companies. They have a marking criteria covering the aspects of ideation, research, analysis, financial competency, leadership and presentation skills.

This year, there were five teams presenting to the judges and, as we have come to expect with Rangi Ruru students, they put on well prepared, polished performances which promoted their businesses in an excellent fashion.

Some of the pitch feedback from our 2023 judges included: "Love the community involvement across the production chain", It's great that you are aligned with environmental practices and focussed on reducing environmental impact", and "Confident presentation".

Pure Fuel – organic smoothies, delivered on Thursdays to students in whānau time
India Trolove
Maddie Trolove
Aggie Weston
Brooke Summerfield

Love by MARB – candles with hidden messages revealed after 2 hours burning

Meg Wood
Alice Hunter
Riley Pirie
Brooke Saggers

Organic Balance – sensual oils to promote well-being
Nevaeh Randall
Sarah Ormsby

Oak Bells – forest glade, hand crafted figurines and mushrooms
Georgia Grins

BLEND – hand blended herbal teas to promote managed states of mind, eg CALM

Sarah Vogt
Grace Brennan

I was extremely proud of the efforts the students put into both the development of their products and the confident, competent way they presented. It's safe to say, Young Enterprise is alive and well at Rangi Ruru!

Jacqui Griffith
Head of Learning Area - Technology & Co-ordinator of Young Enterprise