BMO Showcase at First Canadian Place

Students auditioned to attend the BMO Showcase for the Entrepreneurial Adventure.

We took the TTC down to King St. and were welcomed outside by Ian who led us to our table where the grade 5s quickly got to work setting up their goods to sell.

Students in front of First Canadian Place at 100 King St. W

Elowyn talking to the presenter about her
business venture and role as CEO.

We walked over to the stage area where introductions were made and students chosen from a few schools were interviewed by the media and talked about their business venture.

Awards were given out in four categories from schools across Canada.  
We went back to our table and the real entrepreneurial spirit took over.

Our board looked colourful and eye-catching and told our story in words and pictures.

The students took product and mingled with the 'suits' asking them to buy and telling them about our charity. One man bought a whole tray of cookies! He knew a good thing when he tasted it! Students also remembered to thank their customers for their business.

Salsa Verde sang their jingle and danced to get attention and attract customers.

Many people generously made donations as well without receiving a product. The kids did some hard core selling until 1:15pm when it was time to pack up.

Our plaque for participating. It's hanging by the office now.

Total sales downtown was $170. followed by more sales back at school that day and to the end of the week.

Each venture, happily counted their revenue, then rolled hundreds of toonies, loonies, quarters, dimes and nickels for deposit. 

Our total profit was a grand total of $1281.40 which will be going to The Stop Food Community in the form of a big cheque and a ceremony!

Many thanks to Derek Luksun our amazing business partner from BMO and Sue Pfeffer of the Learning Partnership who made this all possible.

And last, but not least, thank you to our grade 5 parents who helped with seed money, baking, advice and generous donations of your time. You are wonderful!

The grade 5s will not soon forget this wonderful learning experience  that will help them in the future as entrepreneurs.

Please enjoy our pictures.