Business Week

Business Week at School Explores Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Launch and Metaverse Governance

Business week has been filled with insightful discussions and engaging activities, students participated in the school’s annual Business Week. The event aimed to deepen students’ understanding of various business concepts and strategies while fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills. The week commenced with a live assembly, followed by interactive sessions throughout the week. Here’s a recap of the highlights:

Monday Morning Live

The Business Week kicked off with a captivating assembly focused on Apple's highly anticipated Vision Pro headset launch. Held virtually on Microsoft Teams, students delved into Apple's business strategy, with a particular emphasis on branding and market capitalization. Through engaging discussions, students explored Apple's vision and its impact on the tech industry.

Metaverse Governance

Eaton Square Seniors were dedicated to exploring the concept of the metaverse, a virtual shared space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users in real-time. Students were encouraged to examine the metaverse’s potential and discuss the regulations and power dynamics that should govern this emerging platform. The discussions were based on a comprehensive resource provided to the students, featuring a thought-provoking presentation prepared by experts from The Economist newspaper.

During Thursday's form time, students explored a fundamental aspect of successful companies-revenue generation.

Form-tutors initiated discussions by posing the question: "How do the world's most successful companies generate revenue?"

Students were then presented with a captivating video from The Wall Street Journal, titled “Why Starbucks Operates Like a Bank | WSJ The Economics of,” offering insights into the revenue models of thriving businesses.

The Business Week concluded with a lively house assembly, where students were encouraged to participate in a group activity - a business crossword puzzle. Each house worked collaboratively to solve the crossword, testing their knowledge of various business and economic concepts.

The winning house received an impressive 15 house points.

The Business Week proved to be an enriching and rewarding experience for students, offering them valuable insights into the world of business and economics. Through engaging activities, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive resources, students were able to expand their knowledge and develop a real-world perspective.