Year 10 Business Studies students from Oulton Academy made a flying start today as they took part in the very first ASDA Enterprise challenge.

The exciting competition got underway with a dramatic introduction to this year’s main challenge. In a creative twist that will test both their culinary and business minds, each student team must develop three unique products: a main meal, a lunch box snack, and a dessert. The catch? Every single item must include beans as the main ingredient.

To help them navigate the complexities of food production and healthy eating, the group listened to an inspiring talk from a senior ASDA nutritionist. She shared her own career journey, tracing her path all the way from being an A Level student to her current professional role, offering the students invaluable advice on career progression and industry standards.

After working up an appetite, the students enjoyed a complimentary lunch provided by ASDA before getting stuck into an energetic ice-breaker game to build teamwork and spark their creativity.

The high-stakes event culminated in a final session where each group had to deliver a sharp, 2-minute pitch to a panel of judges, selling their innovative, bean-based food concepts.

Well done to all the Oulton Academy teams involved, who have represented the academy brilliantly and kicked off the competition with incredible energy and success!