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YAN YEAN LEARNING COMMUNITY BLOG

Market Day Magic: Grade 5 & 6 Shine as Young Entrepreneurs!

25/11/2025

 


Last week, our Grade 5 and 6 students transformed the Community Hub into a buzzing marketplace for our Market Day, and what an incredible event it was! After weeks of planning, designing, testing, and budgeting, students proudly opened their very own stalls and sold their creations to the younger year levels.

Each stall showcased the teamwork, imagination and hard work of our budding entrepreneurs. Students used their maths skills to set prices, give change, track profits, and manage budgets—all while providing excellent customer service.

The younger students loved visiting the stalls, exploring what was on offer, and supporting their older peers. Smiles, laughter, and excitement filled the yard as classrooms took turns shopping and trying out the fun activities.

Market Day wasn’t just about selling—it was about learning. Students developed real-life skills in money handling, problem-solving, advertising, teamwork, and communication. It was amazing to see the pride on their faces as they watched their ideas come to life.

A huge congratulations to all our Grade 5 and 6 students for their creativity, effort, and enthusiasm. Market Day was a huge success thanks to you!


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  • About Us
    • Principal's Welcome
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    • Staff
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    • Our Construction Journey
  • Our School
    • Curriculum
    • Learning Communities >
      • Student Leadership
      • Plenty Learning Community >
        • Plenty LC Blog
      • Simon Learning Community >
        • Simon LC Blog
      • Carome Learning Community >
        • Carome LC Blog
        • CLC Writers' Festival
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        • Performing Arts Blog
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      • Physical Education >
        • Physical Education Blog
      • Japanese >
        • Japanese Blog
    • Education Support
    • Student Wellbeing >
      • Student Wellbeing Blog
    • Respectful Relationships
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    • Lunchtime Clubs
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    • School Calendar
    • School Times
    • Canteen
    • Uniform
    • YMCA Before and After School Care Program
    • Whittlesea Music
    • Community Partners
  • Enrolment
    • Enrolment Enquiries
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