Dover Grammar School for Girls Win Dover Young Enterprise

Dover Grammar School for Girls has triumphed for the second year running at the Dover District final of the 2010/11 Young Enterprise Company Programme with its company 'FUNdamentools', and will now go on to represent the Dover District Area at the Kent Final on 4th May 2011 at The University of Greenwich, Pilkington Building (Medway Campus).

The Port of Dover's Harbour Master, Kevin Richardson presented the trophy, certificate and a cheque for £250 to best overall company 'FUNdamentools' for its innovative and unique reading and audio book which is aimed at children with learning difficulties and designed to improve literacy skills. The company were mentored by Lesley James, one of Dover Harbour Board's team of advisors working with local schools.

Trophies and certificates were also presented to 'Young Sparks' from St Edmund's Catholic School for best company presentation. They offered a service to provide hoodies for the children leaving school this year.

Sir Roger Manwood's School received two awards for best company display stand by 'Zest', who produced a personalised storybook for children with hand-drawn illustrations and best company report for 'Swift' which markets and sells wristbands with a built in computer memory that can upload data.

Participants from each company also played their part in nominating a team member for the 'Best Achiever' award, the winner receiving a cheque for £25.00.

Kevin Richardson said: "As the major sponsor of Young Enterprise in Dover district over the last few years we have watched some fantastic ideas come to life and all the teams have really shown a passion for their project. The level of business acumen shown this year has been really encouraging. And it is not just the budding entrepreneurs that benefit. My colleagues from Dover Harbour Board, who volunteer to mentor the participants find the process a thoroughly rewarding and satisfying experience. We wish all those who took part every success for the future and we're confident the skills they have learnt over the last year will stand them in good stead when they embark on their chosen career paths."

Ande Case, Chairman of the Dover Area Board for Young Enterprise said: "Once again there was strong competition from across the schools taking part in Young Enterprise. A wide range of products, sales success, learning and the prospect of future businesses reinforces just how pivotal Young Enterprise can be in developing our young entrepreneurs. I would like to personally thank each company and indeed each member of those companies, for all their hard work and congratulate them on their achievements - they should be very proud of themselves."