Introduction: Time to Ditch the Boring Old Bus Trip!
Welcome to the revolution in learning, brought to you by Tommy Sugo’s Shark Tank School Incursions!
We are not just offering another presentation; we are delivering a dynamic, hands-on masterclass in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and innovation, led by a genuine success story: Nathan Baws, a proud alumnus of Shark Tank Australia. Nathan brings the raw energy of the Tank and translates it into practical, inspiring lessons that stick with students from Year 5 to Year 12. For schools searching for transformative school incursions, this is the answer. It’s an experience that teaches kids how to think, adapt, and lead in the real world, turning passive learners into proactive entrepreneurs. This truly is one of the most engaging school incursions on offer in WA.
Critical Takeaways: Why Shark Tank School Incursions are a Must-Book
- Real-World Learning: Students learn directly from a successful entrepreneur who has faced the Sharks, transforming business theory into tangible reality.
- Empowering Life Skills: The program focuses intensely on financial literacy, pitching skills, teamwork, and critical thinking- skills essential for life beyond the classroom.
- Curriculum Alignment: The content is easily integrated into Enterprise Education, Business Studies, HASS, and General Capabilities, supporting your existing learning outcomes.
- High-Energy Engagement: Our unique format is interactive, joyful, and often humorous, guaranteeing high student participation unlike traditional school incursions.
- Perth Focused: We understand the unique educational environment in Western Australia and tailor our delivery to resonate with local students.
The Next Generation of Learning: Why Our Shark Tank Experience is the Future of School Incursions
For too long, the idea of hosting exciting school incursions has been limited by what felt practical. Science shows, animal visits, or motivational speakers were the staples. While those are fine, they often lack the lasting impact of applied knowledge. Our Shark Tank experience stands apart because it doesn’t just entertain; it empowers. We shift the focus from merely absorbing information to actively generating solutions. This is the new gold standard for school incursions across Perth and Western Australia.
Learning from a Real-Life Entrepreneur
The biggest difference between our program and traditional school incursions is Nathan Baws himself. Nathan is not an actor, and he is not a career motivational speaker reading from a script. He is a business owner who built Tommy Sugo from the ground up and had the guts to step into the Shark Tank. This authenticity is irreplaceable.
When students hear his stories about profit, loss, negotiation, and triumph, they are listening to lived experience. This context immediately makes complex business concepts accessible and relatable, proving that ambition, hard work, and a clever idea can lead anywhere. He shares the genuine highs and lows, the humour and the grit of the entrepreneurial journey.
Beyond Textbooks: The Hands-On Approach
We believe that the best way to learn entrepreneurship is to act like an entrepreneur. Our program structure is built around high-impact, hands-on activities. Instead of passively hearing about supply chains, students are challenged to manage their own mini-supply chain.
Rather than studying marketi ng theory, they are coached on how to craft a winning pitch. This tactile, practical approach ensures that the lessons learned are not just memorised for a test, but internalised as genuine skills they can deploy instantly. This is learning by doing, perfected.
Making Finance Fun and Accessible
Financial literacy is arguably the most crucial life skill missing from many standard curriculums. We tackle this head-on, but we make it fun. Nathan uses relatable examples, often involving the popular Tommy Sugo product range, to illustrate concepts like pricing strategy, understanding margins, and earning commissions.
When students realise that learning about money can directly lead to their own success- or even a school fundraiser- their interest skyrockets. We take the fear out of finance and inject enthusiasm instead.
Meet Nathan Baws: Your Guide to The Entrepreneurial World
If you are going to invest in high-quality school incursions, you want to ensure the person leading the charge is exceptional. Nathan Baws is just that. As the dynamic face of these presentations, Nathan delivers an energy and passion that is infectious. He is living proof that big ideas can come from small beginnings right here in WA. He understands that the best school incursions are memorable, and he guarantees that every student leaves with a powerful, positive mindset.
From Tommy Sugo to Tank Success
Nathan’s story is the core of the presentation. He openly shares the story of creating a gourmet meal business and the daunting, exhilarating process of pitching it on national TV. Students watch exclusive footage and hear the behind-the-scenes reality of facing multi-millionaire investors.
This storytelling component breaks down the barrier between ‘famous entrepreneur’ and ‘regular person,’ showing students that they, too, possess the potential for greatness. This personal narrative brings a level of vulnerability and humour that makes the learning experience deeply human and inspiring.
The Power of Passionate Education
Nathan is not just an entrepreneur; he’s a passionate educator. He knows how to speak to young people, cutting through the complicated jargon and delivering simple, powerful truths. His style is clear, positive, and deeply respectful of the students’ curiosity.
He makes sure every question is answered, every student feels seen, and every concept is crystal clear. He believes that every student has an inner ‘Shark’ waiting to emerge, and his goal is to provide the map to help them find it.
A Local Perth Success Story
Connecting the content to the local context is vital for effective school incursions. Nathan Baws is a Perth success story. His experience resonates directly with Western Australian students, demonstrating that the pathway to innovation and business success doesn’t require moving to the East Coast or overseas- it can start right here in their community. This local connection adds an extra layer of pride and relevance to the entire session.
What Students Actually Do During the Incursion
Forget sitting quietly at desks. Our Shark Tank program is one of the most interactive school incursions available in Perth. The activities are designed to foster collaboration, rapid decision-making, and creative problem-solving under pressure- all while keeping the mood light and engaging. The full experience is tailored via our three packages, ensuring schools can choose the level of involvement they need, from motivational talks to a full-blown competitive pitch event.
Ideation and Pitching Practice
In the higher-tier packages, students dive headfirst into the business ideation process. Working in teams, they brainstorm, prototype (conceptually), and develop a unique product or service. The ultimate challenge is the pitch. We teach them the art of communication: how to grab attention, convey value, and handle tough questions.
The opportunity to pitch to Nathan, or a panel of teachers/parents led by him, transforms a regular school incursions day into a thrilling business simulation.
Understanding Profit and Loss
Using the fundraising package as an example, students don’t just hear about financial management- they execute it. They receive training on sales techniques, pricing, and how commissions work. They participate in a real fundraiser using Tommy Sugo products, tracking their sales and calculating their returns for the school or a chosen charity. This tangible connection between effort, sales, and financial outcome is a far more impactful lesson than any textbook could offer.
Collaborative Teamwork Challenges
Entrepreneurship is a team sport. Many traditional school incursions focus on individual learning, but our Shark Tank challenges require strong collaboration. Students must quickly assign roles, manage disagreements, leverage individual strengths, and present a unified front.
The humour and competitive spirit of the challenges naturally encourage students to step up as leaders or reliable team players, developing essential interpersonal skills under a playful deadline.
Tailored Learning: Which Students Benefit Most?
The beauty of the Shark Tank experience is its flexibility. While the high energy and authentic stories appeal to everyone, Nathan tailors the content delivery to ensure maximum relevance for different age groups.
When planning school incursions, schools in Perth often worry about finding one activity that suits a wide age range, but we have designed our program to be scalable and impactful for students from upper primary through to senior high school.
Primary School Explorers (Year 5-6)
For Year 5 and Year 6 students, the focus is on curiosity, big thinking, and the foundational elements of enterprise. The content is delivered with extra joy and simplified language. The aim is to demystify the word ‘entrepreneur’ and show them that business starts with a great idea and the courage to share it.
These young minds are encouraged to think creatively about problems and solutions in their world. We often focus on the motivational talk and Q&A to spark that early passion during these school incursions.
High School Innovators (Year 7-10)
This middle school bracket is where students truly start grasping concepts like financial viability and market need. For Year 7 to Year 10, the program introduces more structured challenges, deeper dives into marketing strategy, and the mechanics of a real business pitch.
This is the ideal time to engage with the fundraising package or the Shark Tank-Style Pitch Event, providing them with essential context for future Business Studies units and giving them the confidence to tackle tougher subjects. This level of engagement is rarely seen in standard school incursions.
Preparing Senior Students for the Future
For senior students (Year 11-12), the focus shifts to career pathways, advanced financial literacy, and sophisticated pitch preparation. The session serves as an invaluable supplement to Economics, Accounting, and Business Studies courses.
Hearing Nathan discuss cash flow, investment, and market disruption provides crucial real-world context that can solidify theoretical knowledge and inspire career choices. This targeted delivery ensures the session is academically robust while remaining highly entertaining.
The Financial Literacy Boom in Western Australian Schools
There is a growing, national call for better financial literacy education, and Western Australia is leading the charge in looking for innovative solutions. Traditional teaching methods struggle to make concepts like compound interest or budgeting feel immediate and important.
That’s where the high-impact nature of our school incursions steps in. We make money management relevant, exciting, and tied directly to the students’ own futures. It is a critical component of successful school incursions.
Why Money Management Matters Now
The modern world is complex, filled with credit, digital transactions, and nuanced investment opportunities. Giving students the tools to understand and navigate this world is no longer optional- it is a responsibility. Our program embeds these lessons within an entrepreneurial framework.
Students learn that financial management isn’t just about saving; it’s about strategizing, investing in ideas, and understanding how to make money work for them. This proactive approach builds responsible young adults.
Aligning with the Curriculum
While our program is high energy and fun, it’s built on solid educational foundations. We ensure that our sessions naturally support and enhance the General Capabilities within the WA curriculum, particularly relating to literacy, critical and creative thinking, and personal and social capability. Schools can book with confidence knowing that these school incursions are not just a day off from classes, but a powerful, curriculum-aligned educational investment.
Building Confidence for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Confidence is the true currency of entrepreneurship. Many students possess brilliant ideas but lack the courage to articulate them or the belief that they can turn them into reality.
By giving them a safe, supportive, and yet realistically challenging environment to pitch their ideas, manage a sale, or lead a team, we watch their confidence soar. This resilience and self-belief gained are arguably the most valuable takeaways from our school incursions, preparing them not just for business, but for life.
Making the Booking Simple for Perth Schools
We know that booking school incursions can often be an administrative headache. As entrepreneurs, we pride ourselves on efficiency and simplicity. We have designed our booking process to be smooth and entirely stress-free, ensuring that your teaching staff can focus on the students, not the logistics. Our team handles the preparation, the delivery, and all the moving parts, leaving you with an effortless and highly successful event.
Quick and Easy Reservation Process
The first step is simply getting in touch. We have clear package options (Motivational Talk, Fundraising Sales Training, or the full Pitch Event) with transparent details. Once you select your preference, we confirm the logistics, date, and time that works best for your school calendar. We handle all pre-session communication, making sure Nathan and the team arrive ready to go. We aim to be the easiest of all your planned school incursions to organise.
Customising the Incursion to Your Needs
While we have structured packages, every school in Perth has unique needs. Perhaps you have a specific focus on leadership development for a gifted program, or maybe you need a whole-school assembly designed for maximum inspiration.
We are flexible. Nathan works with your coordinators to fine-tune the content and timing, ensuring the session perfectly matches your learning objectives, student maturity, and logistical constraints.
What You Need to Prepare on the Day
Simplicity is key. All we ask of your wonderful school is a suitable space- this could be a classroom, a hall, or a gym- and (if possible) the basic AV equipment like a projector and audio setup.
Nathan brings the energy, the content, the props (if required for sales training), and the laughter. We want the delivery of our school incursions to be as seamless and hassle-free as possible for your busy staff.
Conclusion: Sparking the Next Generation of WA Innovators
The era of passive, forgettable learning is over. The Tommy Sugo Shark Tank Presentation is not just one of many available school incursions; it is a vital injection of entrepreneurial spirit, financial wisdom, and real-world confidence for students from Year 5 to Year 12 across Perth and Western Australia. We have seen time and again how Nathan Baws’ authentic story and high-impact delivery can transform a classroom, sparking ideas that last long after the final bell rings. These school incursions are built for impact.
Our goal is simple: to empower your students to think bigger, pitch better, and manage their finances smarter. We combine genuine humour, practical lessons, and a joyful approach to show students that success is accessible, and innovation starts with them. If you are ready to book the most dynamic and memorable event your school will host this year, please reach out to us today.
Stop waiting and start inspiring! Contact us at https://tommysugo.com.au/ today to check availability and book the ultimate Shark Tank school incursion for your students. Let’s grow the next generation of Perth entrepreneurs together!
FAQs
1. What makes the Shark Tank program different from other school incursions?
Our program is unique because it is led by Nathan Baws, a real entrepreneur and alumnus of Shark Tank Australia. This is not a theoretical lesson; it is a presentation based on authentic, lived experience. The high-energy, interactive nature forces students to apply their knowledge instantly through pitching and sales challenges, providing a level of real-world relevance that generic school incursions simply cannot match. It connects theory to the real-life struggles and triumphs of starting a business in Australia.
2. What age groups are best suited for the Shark Tank School Incursions?
The program is designed to be highly flexible and scalable, meaning it is ideal for students from Year 5 all the way up to Year 12. Nathan carefully adjusts the complexity of the content, the depth of the financial concepts, and his communication style to suit the specific maturity and learning outcomes of each group. Whether we are inspiring curiosity in Year 6 students or discussing investment strategies with Year 11s, the engagement level remains incredibly high.
3. Can this Shark tank school incursions program be run for large assemblies, or is it better for small classes?
Absolutely, it is perfectly suited for both large and small groups. We have successfully run the full Entrepreneur and Shark Tank Experience (Package 1) for entire school assemblies in large halls, captivating hundreds of students at once. However, the more intensive Pitch Event (Package 3) or the Fundraising Sales Training (Package 2) work better with smaller, targeted groups like Business Studies classes or Leadership programs to maximise hands-on student participation. Regardless of the size, we ensure the quality of our school incursions remains world-class.
4. How long does a typical Shark Tank Presentation session last?
The session duration depends on the package your school selects. Our motivational talks (Package 1 and 2 introduction) typically run between 30 and 60 minutes, which is perfect for an assembly or a single class period. If you opt for the premium Shark Tank-Style Student Pitch Event (Package 3), the entire experience, including the initial talk and the subsequent judging, can run from one hour up to three hours to allow sufficient time for student pitches and thorough feedback.
5. Is the content aligned with the Western Australian school curriculum?
Yes, entirely. The incursion is designed to support and reinforce key outcomes within the WA curriculum, particularly in the areas of Enterprise Education, Financial Literacy, critical and creative thinking, and General Capabilities.
6. What kind of preparation do students need to do beforehand?
The beauty of the program is that students need almost no prior preparation! Our sessions are built to be inclusive and beginner-friendly, aiming to spark curiosity rather than test existing knowledge. If a school opts for the advanced Shark Tank-Style Pitch Event, we may provide some optional preparatory materials or a brief outlining the challenge, but the core of the learning- the ideation, teamwork, and pitching skills- is taught and developed during the session itself.
7. Does the fundraising sales package involve real selling and how does it benefit our school?
Yes, the fundraising sales package involves completely real sales and is one of our most popular school incursions options. Students receive hands-on training from Nathan on negotiation and sales skills using actual Tommy Sugo products. They then participate in a genuine, supervised fundraiser, earning real commissions for their school or a chosen charity. This provides practical financial literacy and sales experience with a tangible, positive financial outcome for the school community.
8. Can we involve parents or local business people in the event?
We absolutely encourage community involvement, especially for the high-impact Shark Tank-Style Student Pitch Event. Having entrepreneurial parents, local business owners, or members of the school board serve on the ‘Shark’ judging panel alongside Nathan adds an incredible layer of authenticity and professional weight to the session. It transforms the event into a wonderful community celebration of student innovation and potential, strengthening ties between the school and local industry.
9. What is Nathan’s approach to incorporating humour into the sessions?
Nathan’s approach is joyful, simple, and professional. He uses light-hearted anecdotes from his own business journey and his time on Shark Tank to illustrate key business points and keep the energy high. The humour is always kind, relevant, and used as a tool to make complex topics accessible and memorable, ensuring the students remain engaged from start to finish without resorting to any slang or inappropriate language.
10. How do we book and what are the next steps to secure a date for our school?
Booking is straightforward! First, you should visit our website and look at the three packages we offer to decide which best suits your school’s needs and budget. Next, contact our dedicated team, letting us know your preferred dates and the age group you intend to involve.
