Entrepreneurial Special Entry Pathway

Students can apply to join our Specialist Entry Entrepreneurial Pathway in Years 7, with opportunities to enter the program in subsequent years. This unique program is integrated within the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) learning area, where students engage in Problem-Based, Project-Based, and Inquiry-Based Learning to explore what it means to be entrepreneurial and develop the mindsets required for success.

The pathway extends from Years 7 to 10, providing students with a strong foundation and a direct progression into Stage 1 and Stage 2 Business Innovation. The skills and capabilities developed throughout this program—such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability—are highly transferable, equipping students for success across a wide range of learning areas, pathways, and future careers. Through dynamic, hands-on experiences exclusive to the special entry cohort, students build the confidence and entrepreneurial mindset needed to navigate an evolving world with initiative and resilience.

In the Specialist Entrepreneurial Pathway, each year level has a focus, but from years 7-10 we learn together through Humanities (HASS).

YEAR 7 - Exploring Entrepreneurship

At Year 7, students develop foundational entrepreneurial skills through -

  • Young Change Agents Explorer Program - Discover how to turn problems into opportunities.
  • Innovate to Elevate - Learn creative problem-solving and innovation skills whilst working alongside an industry partner to develop a brand new product.

YEAR 8 - Creating and Innovating

In Year 8, we explore how entrepreneurship can shape and positively impact our community. Students gain real-world experience through hands-on projects, including:

  • $20 Boss – Launch your own startup, develop a product, and sell at local markets, including Mt. Barker Central.
  • Apple Artisans – Collaborate with a leading Adelaide Hills apple grower to create and market innovative apple-inspired products

YEAR 9 - Growing and Expanding

In Year 9, students take their entrepreneurial skills to the next level by developing new social enterprises or growing previous ones. You'll also have the chance to work on impactful community projects.

  • Social Enterprises – Partner with Mt. Barker Shopping Centre to launch your own unique business, solving real-world problems with innovative products and services.
  • Taking Adelaide Hills to the World – Collaborate with Adelaide Hills businesses to promote our vibrant region on a global stage

YEAR 10 - Big Ideas and Bigger Opportunities

Year 10 students take on major challenges, gain real-world experience, and even get a head start on their SACE. Key highlights include:

  • Year 10 Camp: Cuttlefest in Whyalla - Swim with giant cuttlefish, explore the steel industry, and uncover Whyalla’s rich history. Understand the economic and environmental impacts of these industries and explore strategies for sustainable management.
  • Stage 1 Business Innovation - Become a social media mogul for good—educate, inspire, and influence others while developing an impactful online presence. Plus, earn 10 SACE credits along the way

Video 1: HHS Entrepreneurial Program


Video 2: $20 Boss Program