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Why Choose This Course?
This engaging one-week course places students in a real-life scenario—helping Ms Naomi Clarke, a young tech enthusiast, make one of the biggest financial decisions of her life: how to invest her savings for a secure future.
Children will use Naomi’s income and savings to explore the stock market, evaluate risk and reward, and apply mathematics to make smart, ethical decisions. From understanding compound interest to writing persuasive letters to global companies, this course makes real-world finance fun, accessible, and deeply meaningful.
By the end of the week, students will have developed their own investment recommendations, backed by data, debate, teamwork, and thoughtful reflection.
Learning Goals
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Understand what the stock market is and how it works
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Explore the difference between ethical and high-return investments
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Use real-life mathematics to calculate percentages, risk, and growth
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Apply financial decision-making in real-world contexts
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Analyse compound interest using visual tools
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Write persuasive letters to global companies about social responsibility
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Engage in respectful debates on profit vs purpose
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Reflect on long-term planning and community impact
Global Impacts Already Made
This course has empowered students to explore the world of investment with curiosity and responsibility. From understanding ethical business to writing letters that reach billion-dollar companies, children are proving that young people can influence the future of finance.
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Key Information
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.
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Ages: Year 5 upwards
Course Duration: 1 Week
Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins
Key Curriculum Areas: Mathematics (Financial Maths, Data, Measurement), English, Economics, Ethical Thinking, Digital Literacy, HSIE
Teacher/s: Gavin McCormack