“Pupils’ show much enthusiasm in their work and are very supportive of one another readily helping each other to overcome problems..... The hardware and software is very modern and powerful providing good access to the Internet from all computer rooms.” OFSTED 2007
Business
Business is not an exact science; there are no rules that work every time for all businesses. The study of businesses is an art which enables pupils to develop analytical and critical skills, transferable to college courses as well as future employment. Topics studied include: Finance, Communications, Ownership, Customer Service, Functional Areas and Economic Environment.
Our new Enterprise Education course (Year 10 pupils) empowers pupils with skills to enable them to run their own businesses. These skills include risk taking, creativity, leadership, teamwork and financial capabilities.
Applied Business teaches pupils how and why businesses are run. We focus our studies on local businesses of which pupils have had experience and can relate to. Companies include: Montezuma's, The Sea Life Centre, Komedia, Toucan and Drusillas.
The best way to learn is to do! and in Business we believe in and encourage pupils gaining first hand experience of business. With this in mind we organise regular trips and guest speakers. Pupils are also encouraged to take part in extra curricular activities, these include: Proshare, Mini Enterprise, Global Achievers and Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow. Pupils are able to gain real experience of the business world and in most cases make money! We have enjoyed great success in many extra curricular competitions; this year's teams for Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow were placed 2nd and 4th and received some excellent prizes.
ICT
ICT here at Stringer offers opportunities for pupils to:
- Prepare them for participation in a rapidly changing world where activities are increasingly transformed by access to ICT
- Develop initiative and independent learning skills
- Gain rapid access to ideas and experience from a wide range of people, communities and cultures
