Verge Young Entrepreneur Program challenges students to take on the
role of a social entrepreneur to come up with an original, innovative
solution to tackle some of the world’s most complex issues. Over
the course of a term, students explore marginalisation as a platform
from which to look at disadvantage in their world. From this, students
work with real life entrepreneurs, industry experts and external
organisations to devise their own social enterprises which close the
gap for a marginalised group in society.
An innovative, project based learning unit; Verge involves over 300
Year 9 students across three Brisbane State High Schools.
The Brisbane SHS Verge Young Entrepreneur Showcase Evening is
the last of three showcases whereby students will share their
enterpise ideas, and finalists will pitch 'Shark Tank' style to a
panel of judges. The first Showcase and Shark Tank is to be held at
MacGregor SHS on Friday 28 July, 2017 and the second Showcase and
Shark Tank is to be held at Kedron State High School on Tuesday 1st
August, 2017.
BRISBANE STATE HIGH SCHOOL IS THRILLED TO INVITE YOU TO:
VERGE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR SHOWCASE EVENING
FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST 2017
BRISBANE SHS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (MERIVALE STREET CAMPUS)
5PM-6PM: ENTERPRISE DISPLAYS
Wander around our Gallery of Enterprises, and speak to the Verge Young
Entrpreneurs themselves. Upon arrival, make sure you get your Voting
Chips, so you can show support for your favourite ventures. The Social
Enterprise with the greatest number of votes will receive the People's
Choice Award.
Throughout the Verge program, students work with local social
entrepreneurs as mentors. We are lucky to have some of these
remarkable individuals sharing their enterprises in our gallery-
including Lauren Shuttleworth's Words with Heart, Freda Thong's
Ecopads, Navdeep Pasricha's iYouth and Bradley Clair's Amplfy. Make
sure you stop by their stands to chat to the entepreneurs themselves
and hear about the incredible ways they are making a positive impact.
6PM- 8PM: THE LION'S DEN
At 6pm, join us inside BSHS' _The Griffin's Lair_ as our finalists
pitch their social enterprises 'Shark Tank' style to a panel of
Judges. Cheer our social enterpreneurs on as they stand up under the
big lights- and the hard questions, from our judges to nab the
winner's crown.
The winning social enterprise from BSHS' _The Griffin's Lair_ will
then pitch against the winners of MacG's _The Lion's Den_ and Kedron
SHS' _The Tiger's Cave_ in Melbourne in September for funding, glory,
honour and the chance to get their enterprise out of the classroom,
and into reality.
We are honoured to introduce our esteemed panel of judges for the
BSHS' _The Griffin's Lair__:_
1. NICOLE GIBSON
_ CEO Rogue & Rouge Foundation & Start Up Apprentice, National Mental
Health Commissioner_
At 18 years old, Nicole established her Not-for-Profit, The Rogue
and Rouge Foundation, and grew it to sustainability whilst also
completing two National speaking tours. Nicole was a finalist for the
Young Australian of the Year at 20 years old, and was listed as one of
Australia’s Top 100 Most Influential Women at 21, shortly after
taking out the Pride of Australia Medal. Thus far, Nicole has
facilitated workshops and presentations with over a quarter of a
million Australians.
2, JACKIE TRAD MP
_Deputy Premier, the Minister for Transport, Minister for
Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Trade_
Jackie has lived in South Brisbane for nearly 40 years and is
passionate about her local community. She grew up in East Brisbane,
attended St Joseph’s Primary School at Kangaroo Point and her
parents owned and ran the fruit shop in Woolloongabba. Together with
her husband, Damien, she is now raising her two boys locally in
West End.
As the first person from her extended family to go to
university, Jackie appreciates the value of a good education. With
her dedicated interest and skills base in public policy, Jackie has
worked as a public servant in the areas of education and disability
policy.
Jackie has been actively involved in community groups, kindergartens
and child care centres in her local area and is passionate about
protecting the environment for future generations.
2. AMELIA SALMON
_Co-Founder SPIRAL, Co-Founder QLD Social Enterprise Council, CEO Just
Earth_
Amelia Salmon is co-founder of SPIRAL Community Hub and co-founder of
Qld Social Enterprise Council. She has worked in community development
practice, particularly community economic development, for over 20
years and has driven a number of successful social enterprises such
as the Big Issue, Mu’ooz Restaurant and Just Earth.
Through her work with QSEC and SPIRAL, supporting many social
enterprise start ups, Amelia has developed considerable knowledge of
the range of social enterprise types, their different needs,
attributes, and how this may effect their growth or sustainability.
Amelia has also been a consistent and long time advocate, growing
collaborative partnerships such as QSEC to build a voice for an
enabling legislative, policy and investment environment for the social
enterprise sector.
Amelia is a fellow of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, holds a
number of Board roles and is a member of the Institute of Company
Directors.
3. BERNIE WOODCROFT
_UQ's iLab Director_
iLab finds, fosters & supports Queensland UQ founders creating
disruptive, high growth businesses. Since 2012, iLab has supported
over 130 startups and 220 founders through its Germinate accelerator
and Incubate programs. Since 2014, approximately $18m has been
invested in early stage iLab startups.
As ilab’s Director, Bernie is currently responsible for all startup
programs, facilities and operational aspects of the accelerator. As a
StartUp Mentor with iLabs, Bernie regularly mentors startup founders
on validation, investment, markets, teams, sales, pitching, networks
and growth. Bernie is also a regular volunteer judge for pitch
competitions and startup events.
4. ALDIN FEJZIC
_BSHS Alumnus, Co-Founder Charity Cups_
Aldin went to Brisbane State High & Graduated in 2007. IHe studied
Architecture & Industrial (Product) Design at QUT and worked in the
industry at one of the largest architecture firms in Australia on jobs
worth over +$500M. However even though on paper he was in a “good
position”, Aldin yearned to create my own path and that is where
our first venture charitycups.org was spawned.
As a result, Aldin has;
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Funded the training of farmers, purchase and planting of 2,500 trees
in rainforests all across the world
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Funded the restoration of a person’s vision in the developing world
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Funded the purchase of 250 oral rehydration salts for the children
affected by the Nepal Earthquake
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Promoted the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea Initiative to
raise awareness for their work in regard to preventing, detecting
and treating cancer
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And also, was nominated for BNE Young Social Entrepreneur of the
Year – Finalist 2015
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Was Nominated for QLD Young Achiever Awards – Semi Finalist 2016
5. WADE HAYNES
_Executive Principal Brisbane State High School_
Wade Haynes was appointed as Executive Principal of Brisbane State
High School in January 2011. State High is a very highly performing
co-educational government school of over 3,000 students. Previously,
Wade was Executive Principal at Kenmore SHS for eight years and
Principal of Wynnum North SHS for six years. Beginning teaching in
1985, Wade worked at Dalby, Roma and Bribie Island High Schools before
being promoted to Head of Mathematics at Coombabah SHS and the
inaugural Deputy Principal at Sunshine Beach SHS. Wade has two sons,
both of whom attend Brisbane SHS, and is married to Jacquita Miller,
Principal of Aspley SHS. Their family has keen interests in cricket,
camping and travel.
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF OUR YEAR 9 BUSINESS STUDENTS,
AND WITNESS THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOCIAL ENTERPRENEURS IN ACTION.
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