The given project brief is - 'The Clyde Waterfront board wants
to hold a PR event for the developers, businesses and other
important people involved in the River Clyde. You are an
events/catering company and want to pitch to win the contract to
organise the event. Make up a presentation on your theme, venue and
format for the event. You should have examples of marketing,
invitations, menus, hall set-up, etc. Clyde Waterfront will judge
and award the contract to the most creative but realistic
group'.
In small groups learners will plan the event. They will have to
come up with a company name, theme, invitations, menu and a run
down of the entertainment. They should also come up with a sample
of the decorations they should use. Learners should pick a suitable
venue. They will present these to a panel of judges who will award
the contract.
Broad Outcomes of learning
- Oral presentation skills developed
- Writing skills enhanced in a purposeful way
- Understanding of event organisation enhanced
- Experience of working in teams
- Confidence gained through working independently from
teacher-led lessons
- 4 capacities of CfE developed
Relevance to curriculum