Here are the entry forms and contest information for the CWCOM’s competition. Remember to have your entry forms in by Friday!!
(Yes I realise that the poster is German, but I think the title sounds much cooler in that language – “Wolkig Mit Aussicht Auf Fleischballchen”)
In The Apprentice episodes we have seen so far, Donald gives some entrepreneurial tips that relate to the groups’ tasks in some way. Your task – Choose one tip and discuss how you can relate it to your business experiences so far.
Episode 6. Know What You’re Up Against
“Negotiation is a very, very delicate art. The big thing in negotiation is to try and figure out your opponent otherwise you’re going to look like an idiot and lose big.”
Episode 5. Stand Up For Yourself
“You’ve always got to stand up for yourself, you just have to fight for yourself, because basically nobody else is going to fight for you.
Episode 4. A Deal’s a Deal
“Once you make a deal with somebody it’s really important to carry it through. You start developing the wrong reputation; it makes it impossible to make future deals. Once you shake hands that should be it.”
Episode 3. The Art of the Deal
“Negotiation is a very, very delicate art. Sometimes you have to be tough, sometimes you have to be sweet as pie, you never know, it depends on who you are dealing with.
Episode 2: Always deal with the boss
“Making deals can be tough. I learned at a young age that you have to deal with the boss. It’s very simple: deal with the boss wherever possible.”
Episode 1. Location, location, location.
“I have always thought that location is important but the people behind the deal are much more important than the location. I would much rather have a really smart talented guy doing the deal in a not so good location, than an idiot doing the deal in a great location, because you’ll make money every time.”
We discussed the large volume of children’s books that have been adapted into movies, and whether the big screen translations live up to their written counterparts.
Some notable upcoming book/movie adaptions include
Where the Wild Things Are – by Maurice Sendak
Fantastic Mr Fox – By Roald Dahl
New Moon – by Stephanie Meyer
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs – Judi Barrett
There is a competition running with the West Australian newspaper at the moment that requires you to design an invention that would improve everybody’s lives. You need to draw it and write a sentence explaining how it works. Prizes include movie passes and merchandise packs valued at $150 each. Entries close on November 20 so get started ASAP!
We’ve started reading an introduction to Hamlet, getting to know the characters and familiar with the language Shakespeare used in his plays. We also watched part of the excellent animated BBC production of the play, and will be using the animation to reinforce our understanding of the story.
We will be working in drama on some scenes from Hamlet using the original language. So stay tuned for future uploads!
Why use ‘groundling’ level swear words to insult someone when you can now curse them in style and wit. The Shakespeare Insult Generator will provide you with many fine examples with which to give your opponent a verbal “dressing down”.
Shakespeare is an enigmatic historical figure. Despite the popularity of his work, historians know very little about the man himself.
We have started researching information for our report on Shakespeare. If you need some extra information you can check out these good sites
Shakespeare Biography – Kids’ Version
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/shakespeare_william.shtml
Today we were introduced to the life and work of Shakespeare. We are going to delve into the story of Hamlet and explore the influence of Shakespeare’s work on our modern day language and culture.
Many of Shakespeare’s plays have been adapted to the screen. In fact, even the Twilight movies/books have been directly influenced by Shakespeare as quoted by the books’ author in this interview here:
If you wanted to review some of the things we learned about Shakespeare today, you can access the Brainpop video for free along with the quiz, activities and extra information. It might come in useful for you when you write your report to come on Shakespeare.
Here is a good example of a business plan and S.W.O.T analysis from Team Business In A Box (Sweta, Kaleigh, Brittney, Tulliah and Chloe)
Business Plan
Mission Statement: To provide customers with quality car washing and weeding services, refreshments and school supplies.
Business Strategies: Selling items where customers can see us and selling the items where customers require them e.g. selling pencils at school.
Marketing Strategy: Satisfied customers spreading the word, posters, coupons and selling at public events.
Revenue Appropriation: Contribution towards classroom/school gift and dividing the money between the group members to recoup costs.
S.W.O.T Analysis
Strengths
1. Ability to persevere
2. We have a larger number of people in our group.
3. None of us get in detention most of the time (which gives us more time!)
Weaknesses
1. Opposition
2. Laziness
3. To have to get permission for major events.
Opportunities
1.Kardinya flea markets.
2. Selling at upcoming events.
3. Selling more at school
Threats
1. Upcoming business
2.Complaints
3. Selling poor quality items
There are a lot of events coming up over the next 5-6 weeks. We will also probably arranging a water fun day at Challenge Stadium for the year fives, but more information will be provided as we hammer out the details.
Events
Motosafe Incursion – Tuesday 17th November
Ministers Applications Due – Wednesday 18th November
Electoral Commission Visit – Ministers’ Election – Tuesday 24th November
Wear Your Board-shorts Fundraising Breakfast – Thursday 26th November
Singapore Students Visit – Friday 27th November
Graduation Practice – 10th and 14th December
End of Year Assembly – Friday 11 December
Graduation Year 6s – 15th December (Year 5s to cater)
River Cruise Year 6s – 16th December
‘Dress to Impress’ was the theme of the day, and we certainly lived up to expectations.
Blake won runner up with his “top-top-top-top hat” creation for the seniors and we all raised some money for the Stephanie Alexander Project.
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