​Business Department Wrap-Up 2015-2016

          Well, we are now at the end of another school year in the Business Department and looking back it has been a busy and exciting year.  We had a number of changes within our teaching staff; Rosy Nadalin Kennedy, Head of our Business Department retired along with Sterling Hook.   Together both of these individuals shared their expertise and contributed many years to our Business Department.   We welcomed Ms. Giberson to our department and had the opportunity of working with four LTOs;  Mr. Sareen, Mr. Ward, Mr. Tsui and Mrs. Michela.   All of these teachers worked hard to make our year a tremendous learning experience for our students.

          Our Deca Business Club had 23 students compete in the Regional Competition, Feb. 7–9, 2016.  Our highly skilled team represented Newmarket High School, (NHS) with three of our students placing in the top positions.  These students went on to represent our school at the International Career Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in April 2016.   Our students truly had an amazing experience and met students from other chapters and other parts of the world.  

          Our Specialist High Skills Major in Business continues to operate.  Students had the opportunity to acquire leadership certification and first aid qualifications.  Additionally, some of our members were given the chance to attend a presentation given by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce.

          Our Grade 9 BTT101 students were busy this semester exploring ways to use social media in a professional manner.  Some of our students had the opportunity to present on ethical and security issues in the technology world and others presented on corporation of their choice.  Results of their projects were overwhelming received by their teacher on the various topics that they were able to explore. 

          The Grade 10 Introduction to Business students had the opportunity to plan their own post high school budget and pitch their business ideas to their teachers for their final summative.  We definitely have some potential and budding entrepreneurs at NHS. 

          Our marketing and entrepreneur classes were engaged in holding their own tradeshows giving them the opportunity to showcase their ideas to other NHS students.  The free ice cream was very popular with the attending students.

          Our accounting students learned all about debits, credits and financial statements. 

I am sure many of the students will remember the accounting song from the beginning of the year.  The Grade 12 students presented power point presentations on various accounting issues. 

          As for our law students, they were busy with civil and criminal law cases and defending their positions.  They were also fortunate to participate in the CCLET Civil Liberties workshops in which a legal expert came to their class to discuss current legal issues.

          The International Business students had the opportunity to discover new technologies and products that could be marketed to the country of their choice. The Business Leadership class will always remember the planning of the tallest straw structure in the atrium with non-verbal communication.  The
Sports and Entertainment Course presented their ideas for a sports and/or entertainment facility.  It is inspirational seeing the creativity of our students. 

As the Business Department wraps up the 2015-2016 year, our teachers are enthusiastically planning activities for next year.  Our staff would like to say so long to our retired teachers and our LTO’s who will be moving to new placements.  As for our graduating students, we wish them all good luck and the very best in their future endeavours.   For the rest of our students, have a wonderful, relaxing and safe summer and see you in September. ​​