We are extremely delighted to announce the return of the Drapers' Den trophy to St Paul's Way School for the second year in a row. Six of our Year 12 students have been crowned the winners of the prestigious Drapers' Den Final on Monday 26th November where they pitched their product, NESSI, to potential investors. The team has won £5000 for the school, £1000 for The Tower Project and a place to compete at The Livery Academy Awards at Mansion House in January.

This year, the students were given a brief to create a commercially viable and sustainable product that uses technology and addresses an existing challenge faced by the local community. NESSI, created by the St Paul's Way team, is a water bottle designed specifically for neurodivergent and SEND young people. With a range of different detachable accessories such as skins, scented bands and stickers, NESSI aims to cater to all types of sensory issues while allowing young people from a neurodivergent background to keep track of their hydration.