Wycombe High students win a Dragon’s Den style competition

Year 12 students in Malaika, Hanfa and Saakshi, had to give an online pitch to a panel of businesspeople and potential investors.

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Following their pitch, the judges were so impressed that they invested £55 – more than for any of the other schools in the competition, which included Pipers Corner in Great Kingshill, Princes Risborough School, the Royal Grammar School and Highcrest Academy in High Wycombe, and Great Marlow School. 

Wycombe High School students Malaika Tavneer, Hanfa Javed and Saakshi Dwarkesh with headteacher Sharon Cromie and David Garmon-Jones, Chair of the school’s Trust Board

The investor's comments included: "We love the product and the idea behind it. You have a good handle on your finances and we think you can sell your product for more than you think." 

Malaika, Hanfa and Saakshi have called their company ReflectHer and the customers will be able to buy their designer mirrors at the Marlow Christmas late night shopping event in the High Street on Thursday, December 2, from 6-9 pm, where the trio will have their own market stand.

The students won a £55 investment

Wycombe High School Headteacher, Sharon Cromie said: “The feedback from the judges was amazing and the mirrors are beautiful – I look forward to buying some for Christmas presents!”

One of the mirrors

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David Garmon-Jones, Chair of the school’s Trust Board added: “Huge congratulations – it’s a terrific idea."

Another mirror which you can now buy

Wycombe High Careers Adviser, Maria Spiteri, said: “I’m so pleased for the team - they have worked so hard, so it was wonderful to get such positive comments from the judges.”