Creative Thinking Secures ACC Pitch Win

Mazenod has once again taken out top honours at the ACC Pitch Competition, held in the College Lecture Theatre on Wednesday 19 August.

The competition, run by the ACC in conjunction with First Pivot, is designed for young entrepreneurs in Years 9 and 10. Students are challenged to identify a problem or opportunity, develop an idea that creates value, and pitch their thinking to a panel of judges.

This year marked Mazenod’s strongest showing in the competition, with three teams presenting across the morning. Students faced strong competition and were required to deliver pitches in two categories: a business innovation and a social solution.

Similar in format to Shark Tank, each team had three minutes to present their idea, followed by four minutes of questions from the judging panel. The judges assessed each pitch against criteria including creativity, communication, the problem being solved, the value being created and the overall quality of the presentation.

Congratulations to Timothy, Lucien and Benjamin, whose Year 10 team was named overall winner.

The team impressed with the clarity of their idea, their confident communication and their ability to respond thoughtfully under pressure. Their success reflects not only the strength of their concept, but also the preparation and teamwork required to present it effectively.

The ACC Pitch Competition gives students a valuable opportunity to think creatively, work collaboratively and develop skills in entrepreneurship, problem-solving and public speaking.

Well done to all Mazenod students who represented the College across the competition.