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Thursday 4th June 2015

On 25th May Hammerson's first Community Day took place at Clapton Girls' Academy, an 'Outstanding' school in the heart of Hackney. And it went down a treat.

Clapton Girls’ Academy has a long and successful history of providing the best, forward thinking education for girls.  It's a school where students are encouraged to reach their potential, value their progress and enjoy their experiences along the way.  The closest Hammerson Asset to the school is Goodsyard.

At the Academy, students take part in various activities through the year. This year this activity included a Custom Made project for Year 8.  The aim of these projects is to raise achievement and aspiration levels for students, develop their motivation and learn skills for the world of work.

Customer Made is run in conjunction with the Inspire! charity.  Click the link to find out more about Inspire!
 

So what did the day involve?

The Custom Made project looked at the world of fashion and fashion brands, something close to the hearts of people in Hammerson…

Hammerson staff helped to facilitate the delivery of a one-day enterprise programme, in which students develop skills for enterprise and employability.

Students were set the challenge of creating a brand for their own ‘fashion house’.  They also designed and created a bag, cap, or t-shirt.  Then costed up their products and create a marketing plan.  Finally they pitched for a contract to host a catwalk fashion show at London Fashion Week.

Feedback from the students and Hammerson staff has been really positive.

Merossa Cofie, from the Hammerson London Office, said “It was a really rewarding and fun day. Fantastic to see the students learn so much from a well -structured enterprise challenge.  It was also interesting to meet volunteers from other organisations.”

The students also gave positive feedback. 

“I really enjoyed today because it helped me develop new skills"

“I had a very good day and had loads of fun"

“I learned what it will take to be successful"

“I really enjoyed it and it was a good day to end term. Also the teamwork improved my skills as our team was a bit stressed and then we worked it out together"

“The Volunteers were nice and helped us loads"

“I really enjoyed today. Thank you!

This is what Community Day is all about.  Getting out, giving back and helping our communities.  Whether those are students, the elderly, disabled or disadvantaged.  Our time really does matter.
 

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