As the final lesson in their financial literacy elective, Mrs Russell’s Year 9 Enterprise class took their learning beyond the Penquite Campus and into the Junior School. Their mission? To share practical money skills with Year 4 Jones students in a way that was fun, interactive, and easy to understand.

The older students introduced concepts like compound interest, budgeting, and saving tips, but they didn’t stop at explanations. Many designed colourful presentations and creative games to make the session engaging for younger learners. The Year 4 students were enthusiastic participants, asking questions and enjoying the chance to learn from older peers. One Year 4 student reflected, “The activities were challenging but our Year 9 buddies helped us learn new things like compound interest.” Another added, “I would LOVE to learn with the Year 9s again!”
This experience followed the Year 4s trip earlier in the year where they investigated inflation as part of their inquiry into James Cook’s expedition.

For the Year 9s, the experience was just as valuable. Teaching financial ideas in simple terms challenged them to think differently and reinforced their own understanding. One student shared, “I loved the session, it was so fun interacting with the younger students.” Another commented, “That was the best excursion, I got to be in my same Year 4 class again.” It was a genuine exchange of learning, one that left both groups smiling.

The visit wrapped up with a lively game of Gaga Ball before the Year 9s headed back to Penquite, ending the semester on a positive and memorable note.

Joy Russell and Riley Jones
Teachers