When Parents Become Mentors – A Meaningful Work Experience for Year 11 Students

As part of Work Experience Week, some Year 11 students had the opportunity to work alongside two BVIS parents: Mr. Rob Kerr – Director of M&A consultancy Kerr Integration, and Ms. Trang Do – Founder & Creative Director of Kimjoux Fine Jewellery. 

Under the guidance of these two professionals, students supported the preparation of marketing and sales campaigns, gaining real-world insights into the fields of M&A consultancy and fine jewellery. 

A highlight of the week was the chance to play M&A Integration Command, an immersive board game designed to help players better understand the strategies and challenges involved in post-merger integration. The game was intense and engaging, ending in a narrow win for the “Buyer” team—just one point ahead! 

 “The students made great progress in using business language and gained a broader perspective on the variety of businesses out there, as well as the key factors behind a successful sale,” Mr. Rob shared. 

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Rob and Ms. Trang for generously sharing your time, experience, and support—making this an incredibly valuable and memorable experience for our students!