We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 pupils, who represented St Joseph’s Newton Aycliffe brilliantly during a recent visit to Durham Market.
As part of their careers and business understanding experience, the children spent the day running their own market stall, selling handmade cushions and bags that they had designed and created themselves. From start to finish, the pupils took ownership of the entire process—learning what it takes to turn an idea into a product and a product into a sale.
The children impressed everyone they met with their professionalism. They confidently explained how each item was made, discussed materials and techniques, set prices, handled money and gave change accurately. These real-life business skills brought classroom learning to life and helped pupils develop confidence, communication and teamwork—key skills for the future world of work.
Their hard work truly paid off, with the stall raising over £100. More importantly, the experience gave pupils a valuable insight into enterprise, customer service and entrepreneurship, helping them understand how businesses operate and the range of skills needed in different careers.
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the stall, offered encouragement and supported the children on the day. Your kindness helped make this experience both memorable and meaningful.
Well done, Year 6—you were absolute superstars and fantastic ambassadors for St Joseph’s!