Newsletter September 2018

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FUNDANI HIGH SCHOOL The school managed to raise capital through holding a beauty pageant. Learners in the business run the tuckshop during break times, with a rotating team of business members. They sell snacks, lunch packs, fruit and cold drinks. The are looking at how to a diversify their product lines.

SIBUYELE COMBINED SCHOOL Sibuyele faced a challenge when their project leader was off on sick leave for an extended period and the learners were unable to find support from another teacher. Despite this, the team has persevered in setting up their tuckshop business.

As a young entrepreneur I can bring a lot of change in my community. I will encourage people to open their own businesses and that will decrease unemployment. Pumza Magxidolo, Bulelani High School

CELUKUPHIWA COMBINED SCHOOL The Celukupiwa team have demonstrated what it means to keep going. Despite a number of challenges, they have continued with their efforts to get their business up and running. The learners of this business team show initiative and they are proactive in their endeavours.

JOHN NOAH HIGH SCHOOL Like many schools, John Noah faced the challenge of choosing a tuckshop as their best business idea, but there was already a community member using the school for tuckshop sales. They started making a market garden and then, after explaining the value of the venture to the community member, they were able to come to an agreement that enables the school to set up and run the tuckshop business.

ST CHARLES SOJOLA HIGH SCHOOL

Write a good quote here Understanding customers The Sibuyele team described their plan to price their products affordably – but still profitable - because they know that most people are unemployed and don’t have much spare money.

The St Charles tuckshop sells chips, sweets and cold drinks at the school using an empty classroom as their shop. The educator buys the business’ stock.

Get more schools to participate in the project. Get all districts in the provinces to participate, hoping there will be healthy competition amongst districts. It gives learners an opportunity to excel in business skills. Phumzile Hlope Department of Education Uthukela District Office