The students at Elizabeth Middle School learned some very valuable life skills through the power play young entrepreneurs' program that just finished its first trade show at the end of February.
Janice Grahm and Shaunesy Diemert, both grade 8 teachers felt that the program went great. If and when it runs again though, there would have to be small adjustments to better attend to the uniqueness of the students and schools involved.
The program aims at teaching life skills through business ownership. Each module of Power Play looks at a different aspect that helps focus their ideas and learn valuable lessons, be it in money and time management, or understanding how profit works. Once things are wrapped up the students had to donate 10% of their earnings to a charity of their choice.
The program itself was built in a very general sense to facilitate as many schools and communities as it could. The broadness and reach of the teachings are best represented with the fact 18 schools, five of which were colony schools, all participated in some form of the activity.
More specifically, Power Play is Canada wide. The Sun West School Division is the only one in Saskatchewan participating though.
At the moment the teachers are taking in all feedback related to Power Play, using it to make the next time it is run that much more effective and fun for all those involved. Most importantly they are listening to the parents' input who were a big part of this endeavor.
With the grade 5s looking to have their turn later this year, Mis Diemert and Mis Graham hope to have their grade 8s mentor and teach the younger group.
Later this week, West Central Online speaks with Kirstan Elder, the main coordinator for the event.
Be sure to read how she got involved with Power Play, what she has learned from it, and where she wants to take things within the school district.
Tue, May 7, 7:00 PM
