The class was divided into 4 teams and each team brainstormed and developed a product idea. These product ideas were presented in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style setting, pitching the ideas to a panel made up of Anne Collins (Local businessperson) and the school principal, Patrick Collins. The 4 teams prepared and practiced their presentations and performed wonderfully on Jan 30th – Dragon’s Den Day.
The four product ideas were:
- Brilliant Birdfeeders – Ceramic Bird Feeders
- Get Ready, Get Active ( Box containing ideas for exercise and games )
- Seanfhocal Keyrings
- The Games Box ( A box containing numeracy and literacy games )
The Dragons praised all presenters and decided that the class should move forward with the Seanfhocal Keyrings. The Seanfhocal Keyring design included a photograph or drawing of some aspect of Drimoleague on one side and a suitable Irish proverb or seanfhocal on the other side.
The class conducted market research and it was decided to buy 200 blank keyrings and to use photographs rather than drawings. 13 designs were produced and prepared for sale. The keyrings were priced at 4eur each or 3 keyrings for 10eur.
In February, we had a visit from Alan Kingston from Glenilen Farm who gave a very interesting talk about his entrepreneurial experiences and he gave 5th class lots of advice on how to proceed with the project. He also brought us some delicious yogurt to enjoy.
On March 21st, the pupils organised their Showcase Day, where the community was invited into the school to look at and purchase a Seanfhocal Keyring. It was a sell-out success with some disappointed customers as we couldn’t meet all demand!
Showcase Day – samples of keyrings
All customers were shown a summary of what was available for sale. 
The sales team were ready to get to work. 
The Finance Team did a great job. 
Customers were pleased with the keyrings 
The Finance Team took a tally of the keyrings that were selling fast! 
Each table took a tally of the keyrings that were selling. 
5th Class were fantastic at selling and promoting the keyrings. 
Anne Collins re-visited us on Showcase Day…. 
..and she brought cake to celebrate our success. 
We were so pleased with our success.
Summary: The project raised €690, the costs were €222 . Total profit was €468. €150 was donated to Daffodil Day and to Trócaire. The remaining profit is €318 . This will be spent on school resources and a treat for hardworking 5th Class.
The finance team counted the money after showcase day. 
150 euros were donated to charity. 
Money was presented to Fr. Crowley for Trócaire. 
We bought some new yard equipment.. 
..which we tested ourselves first.. 
..and had a treat afternoon for ourselves!. 
Thank you Junior Entrepreneur Programme.
Drimoleague National School 