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The search for the 2010 Bethany Apprentice has begun. There were 11 applicants from the Lower Sixth and 10 made it to the starting line. Two teams were formed; Clockwork and Amichi.
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Lord Sugar (aka Mr Khan) is assisted this year by Nick and Karen (aka Mr Cooper and Mrs Digby).
The teams' first task was to create a name and a slogan of a shower gel, design the packaging for it, produce an advert which was played back to Lord Sugar in the Boardroom. Clockwork were the winners of this task for their innovative product "Mix It", although Amichi did produce the best advert and their presentation was excellent. It was a close call and Lord Sugar then had to choose two members of the losing team to fire.
The teams were then reshuffled and project managers appointed for Task 2. For this each team was given £30 and asked to organise an event for Year 7 or Year 8 pupils. They were to be judged on their planning, organisation and numbers attending the event.
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Clockwork organised a swimming party for Year 8's but despite the fact that some did take advantage of a lunchtime swim, it was not as successful as Amichi's event.
Back in the boardroom both teams gave a presentation to Lord Sugar and presented their accounts. Amicihi won this task and Lord Sugar decided to fire all four members of Clockwork's team.
The remaining four candidates faced an interview with a panel of judges. They were asked questions on their involvement in the challenges, their strengths and weaknesses and why they felt they should win the competition. All four performed exceptionally well, but Brandon Begg and Patrick Culliney were chosen by the panel to go forward to the final task.
The final took place on Thursday, 1st July when each candidate gave a five minute presentation on what Bethany has to offer potential sixth formers. The result was exceptionally close with just two points separating the two finalists.
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"Patrick Culliney ..... you're hired!"
Congratulations to Patrick and to all those who took part in this year's challenge.