Over the course of Term 2, Year 8 students have been busy in HASS learning economic concepts. Specifically, they’ve been investigating markets, producers, consumers and our ethical responsibilities in both capacities. Students have spent the Term facing the decisions that producers face – what to produce, what resources to use, what price to charge and, fundamentally, how to make a profit!

This project-based learning approach culminated on Wednesday 26 June, when the students conducted a Market Day where they produced, sold and marketed their chosen product (and cleaned up afterwards!). The day was held before and during lunchtime, with opportunity…