Entrepreneurial Case studies — Passions & Pathways

Bird Boxes with Bendigo TAFE Construction

California Gully PS recognized the need to refresh their playground. It was believed that installing bird boxes in the trees and nearby bush would help revitalize the area by attracting birdlife.

Food drive with Bendigo Foodshare

Campbells Creek PS noted that a lot of food is wasted on a daily basis that could be used for those in need in the community. As a result students initiated a local food drive.

Daffodil Cookies with Threlfall Packaging & Woolworths

Eaglehawk PS used its commercial kitchen for students to bake cookies for Daffodil Day, with proceeds going to the Cancer Foundation.

Value displays with Mitre 10 Heathcote

Heathcote PS noted at a school level that their school values needed to be promoted and celebrated with the wider community.

Mosaic Tiling with Beaumont Tiles & Bunnings Kangaroo Flat

Kangaroo Flat PS felt that a sensory wall or path would be good for students to walk along or a wall to touch and feel when feeling anxious or upset.

Gaga Pit with Crameri’s Mitre 10

MEC Students noted the current unused Gaga Pits didn't look appealing and would use them more if improved. As a result students took on the task of rejuvenating them.

Pizza design with Domino’s Pizza Bendigo

Specimen Hill PS explored design in art and decided a project where students design a visually appealing pizza and box would boost creativity and design awareness.

Pizza toppings with Luchiano’s Pizza

St Peters PS local Pizza business shared that they were seeking a pizza topping that would appeal to a younger audience such as primary aged people and were seeking students input into the design.

Cancer Council Fundraiser with Class Kitchen Bakery

Winters Flat PS created muffins using the vegetables from the school vegetable garden, share these at a luncheon for friends and family and donate all monies raised to the Cancer Council.