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DECA TEAM: A CELEBRATION OF GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT

The Elmwood School DECA team is celebrating a remarkable year of growth and achievement. This year, the team has more than doubled in size, growing to over 30 students — an incredible accomplishment for our school and a testament to the efforts of our executive team. 

Each of Elmwood’s dedicated students earned their place on the team by passing a challenging written exam in November, showcasing their commitment to academic and professional excellence.

Last week, collaborative teams completed and submitted their written pieces for their competitive events. These students tackled the immense challenge of crafting comprehensive business plans, a process that required weeks of hard work, creativity, and strategic thinking. Their efforts will culminate in February, when they travel to Toronto to pitch their plans to industry professionals, representing Elmwood on a competitive stage.

Meanwhile, students participating in oral events are fully immersed in preparations for their business case scenarios. They’re honing their ability to analyze complex problems and deliver professional presentations with confidence. As part of their competition requirements, they will also be completing rigorous exams in the coming weeks to demonstrate their mastery of business concepts within their respective clusters.

Our results thus far are a testament to the hard word, dedication and ambition of all the students in DECA. Students’ events range from Automotive and Sports Entertainment Marketing to pitching business plans and strategies to social projects. 

As we prepare for the weeks ahead, the team will be working tirelessly towards DECA provincials, putting forth their best efforts while getting ready to pitch their business plans and case study solutions to judges from across Ontario. 

This year’s DECA team has demonstrated incredible dedication, teamwork, and resilience. Their success reflects not only their hard work but also the growing culture of excellence at Elmwood. We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them shine in Toronto!