64 This page is sponsored by: Singery family A number of distinctions were achieved in trials and it is expected that these results will be repeated in finals.We wish all our leavers success in their chosen careers. We are not only concerned with preparing boys for their final examinations, but also with introducing them to aspects of entrepreneurship and business principles. Economic and Management Sciences is offered to grades 8 and 9 boys. This is an extremely wor thwhile subject and allows boys to prepare a business plan, conduct market research, actually manufacture a unique product of their own choice and then to market their product. In addition, we offer boys the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship first hand. The entrepreneurship component of the syllabus culminates with the annual Businessman of theYear dinner. Accounting is an exceptionally valuable subject at school level. It not only offers definite career opportunities in the accountancy, business and financial sectors, but is also a good stepping stone to many university qualifications. In addition, the subject is a life skill, especially in terms of personal finances. I would like to thank my colleagues, Andrea Fripp, Barend Steyn andWayne Marsden, for their suppor t and professionalism throughout the academic year. The Businessman of theYear dinner took place in September as the culmination of a process that began in the first term and which involved all the boys in grade 9. The boys were divided into companies of approximately 4 per group, resulting in some 30 companies spread throughout the grade. Each group was tasked with producing a unique product, together with a comprehensive business plan. Four finalist companies were selected based on the quality of their initial presentations and the quality of their products and business plans. Many of the products were of outstanding quality and demonstrated considerable initiative. The 4 finalist companies were then invited to the dinner, together with their parents and a number of staff. Before the dinner, the groups were interviewed separately by the adjudicators, Bea Croudace and Robin Lockhar t-Ross. During the dinner the boys made a final presentation, and the evening culminated with the announcement of the winning company and businessman of the year. The winning company was ‘Squeaky Clean’ with members Francois van der Merwe, Dylan Griffiths, Benjamin Patton and Daniel Campbell. The businessman of the year was Tristan Tedder, a young man who showed an exceptional entrepreneurial spirit during the year. Mike Albers Accounting The department once again enjoyed a most successful year. The Businessman of the Year dinner ACADEMIC Review Very few school leavers know how to open a cheque or credit card account
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