The Quiet Ones make some noise at Anglia Ruskin

Press release issued: 11 June 2013



(left to right) Rick Carroll, Headteacher of Longsands Academy; Martin Seery, Head of Business Education, Enterprise and Work Related Learning at Longsands Academy; Zoe Jephtha; Jack Turner; Megan Day; Kirsty Middleton; Alyce Mulheron; and Dr Trevor Bolton, Dean of Lord Ashcroft International Business School.

The winning team receiving their cheque from Dr Trevor Bolton

A team of sixth formers from Longsands Academy in St Neots are celebrating after winning the Talent@ business competition at Anglia Ruskin University on Monday evening.

The five students, competing under the name "The Quiet Ones", won a cash prize of £1,000 and £250 for charity, which they will donate to Play Kenya.

Alyce Mulheron, Jack Turner, Kirsty Middleton, Megan Day and Zoe Jephtha beat a team from Ernulf Academy in St Neots into second place, with Haverhill's Castle Manor Academy finishing third. An individual Outstanding Talent award was presented to Sebastian Hammond of Castle Manor Academy.

The final, which took place on Anglia Ruskin's Cambridge campus, saw the teams carry out a number of tasks, including conducting interviews with business experts.

The students then had to pitch their recommendations for the development of a small ice cream business to a panel of judges, including members of the Lord Ashcroft International Business School and Robin Chappell, owner of Cambridge-based confectionery business Chocolat Chocolat.

Dr Trevor Bolton, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean of Lord Ashcroft International Business School, was impressed with the high standard of professionalism demonstrated by all of the finalists.
Dr Bolton said:

"It was a difficult decision for the judges, but The Quiet Ones had a particularly compelling recommendation, backed up with real quotes from suppliers for design and website development. They used the example of a similar case study - an entrepreneur that they had learned about in their business studies."

Rick Carroll, Headteacher of Longsands Academy, said

"Our students outlined how hard and demanding the day was but said that it was also rewarding and enjoyable. The students really appreciated the variety of tasks that they were presented with and, importantly, the honest and clear feedback that was provided at each and every stage by the wide variety of judges involved.

"At Longsands, we are excited by the continued partnership work with Anglia Ruskin University and the opportunities that our students are able to participate in. It was great to see the students enjoy their moment of success in receiving their awards"

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