BUDDING entrepreneurs found out what money means when they took part in a pilot project.
Children from Light-cliffe Primary School held a money week to learn more about financial capability.
It was part of a national, five-year project to change the way personal finance is taught.
Head teacher Charles Woodbridge was filmed teachin
g money capability to a Year 6 class for a DVD and poster that will be used for National Money Week from June 29 to July 5. During Lightcliffe's money week, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 had a visit from a bank representative.
The children designed and made money boxes, costed out and made up party bags, and played table-top games relating to money.
Year 3 found out about the value of money and Fairtrade. Sainsbury's Brighouse store manager Karen Jones helped plan activities and contributed Fairtrade products.
At the end of the week the children made and sold chocolate crunch using Fairtrade products, making a profit of £11.70.
Careers and aspirations were the focus for Year 4 pupils. They heard talks about the world of work from Calderdale and Kirklees Careers Service, Dr Gregory Matischen from Rydings Hall Surgery, chair of governors David Hyatt and local entrepreneur Richard Greenwood.
Year 5s made jewellery, which they costed, marketed and sold to fellow pupils and parents. They made a profit of £313.20.
And Year 6 children held a Dragons' Den. In groups of five they set up companies and planned their pitches for the four Dragons.
Deputy head Cath MacDonald said: "The school plans another money week for next year."
