Last time, my students participated in the trade fair and bazaar at my workplace in a public school organized by the YES-O for the PAGHIUSA Project 2023.
The trade fair served as an exhibition where my students demonstrated their ability to initiate and manage small businesses. Perhaps it was a humble display at which students had the chance to promote the products that they have made. #MarketFriday by @dswigle
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As young as they were, I am happy that they had already the skills to start small businesses and I am just beside them to guide and support them all the way. And that, witnessing my students who were actively engaging in entrepreneurial endeavors filled me with much pride.
Although it was a cultural festival but was well as a competition of who had achieved the challenge from Junior High School to Senior High School such that Grades 7 to Grade 12.
The trade fair and bazaar were not only a celebration of culture but also a spirited competition, challenging students to achieve the highest sales, and it was a challenge to everyone when it comes to their business interests, marketing skills, and the quality of their products.
When they had a meeting with their classmates, they decided to come up with a unique business plan with aesthetic vibes. So during the Cultural Festival and competition, they displayed a sweet corner.
As I walk down memory lane, I could still remember the delicious delights of sweet treats my students offered for sale. And here are quick snaps of the sweet corner.
During the trade fair and bazaar, the students were only given three hours to set up the stall including displaying their products and putting up their designs.
I was amazed at how they set up a sweet tooth corner when their creativity and passion shone through as they were able to present all of these mouthwatering cakes in various flavors.
From timeless classics like banana cake, and chocolate moist cake, to the refreshing twist of mango cake and ube cake for only 12 pesos or 0.22 dollars.
Who would never buy a super affordable cake that even enticed students, teachers, and parents with its delectable aromas and visually appealing slices?
Every person who visited the mini stall complimented my students and they all said that they loved the aesthetic vibes.
And they were all truly eager to support them while appreciating the efforts they put into their products.
When the judges arrived to rate the display based on the criteria, they were amazed at how delicious the cakes were for a very low price.
As time passed by, more students and teachers were supporting their products because of their delicious treats and affordable prices.
And here are some of the decors and displays at the sides and corners.
They have placed “Nueve’s Sweet Corner” with the hashtag number because they belong to the Grade 9 Curriculum under the Ruby section.
There were books, mini tables, chairs, and a sofa at the side where customers can sit down and relax for a while.
They were also serving a Menu to anyone who goes nearby to market what they were selling.
The result of the cultural festival was announced on the following day and it was a surprising announcement when the student leaders went to our classroom to award the certificate.
We were all surprised to get First Place in the Cultural Festival!
I must say that through participating in the trade fair and bazaar, they were exposed to the reality of encountering challenges and discovering innovativeness as I saw them happy marketing their products. And it also boosted their self-confidence and had given them a sense of independence.
Perhaps the event organized by the YES-O for the PAGHIUSA Project 2023, provided an opportunity for students to showcase and promote their products that highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit and skills demonstrated by my talented students.
Disclaimer: All texts and pictures are my own unless otherwise stated.
