SIXTH Form students joined forces with a property developer for an Apprentice style event.

Year 12 pupils at Hedingham School took part in the Enterprise Challenge Scheme which saw them work alongside a host of businesses in the area, including Bloor Homes.

The team that worked with Bloor Homes visited the housebuilder’s Earl’s Garden development in Sible Hedingham where they were met by Sandra Hildrow, the Sales Advisor.

They were then given a tour of the show home and the development, learning about the buying process and schemes such as Help To Buy.

The team was then tasked to provide three new marketing leaflets for the development, and in accordance with the challenge rules, given just 24 hours to complete the task, before pitching to a team of judges, much akin to BBC show The Apprentice.

One student said: "During enterprise challenge week, I developed a lot of new transferable skills, such as team work, communication, time management and managing others.

“The tasks we were given were enjoyable. I especially liked going out to the businesses to get a flavour for the world of work. I think this experience will benefit me in the future and will be a valuable addition to my university application.”

Monika Hanlon, Regional Sales Director at Bloor Homes Eastern, said: “This was an extremely ambitious challenge and I am delighted to say the pupils absolutely sailed through it. In 24 hours, they produced excellent marketing leaflets, individual business cards, QR codes and even recorded a Bloor Homes jingle, which was fantastic.

“The challenge culminated with a presentation by the entire team to myself and other judges on everything they had done for the Enterprise Challenge. Throughout it I was struck by the professionalism, the teamwork and the commitment they showed to the Challenge.

“Every one of the team members impressed us and the way they all pulled tougher to produce a great result was remarkable. I have no doubt that they all have a successful future ahead of them in their chosen career paths.”

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