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It’s been a productive and exciting year for our Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students. Alongside developing a broad range of culinary skills and theoretical...
On Wednesday afternoon, our Year 10 students gathered for a very special and uplifting PPE Results Celebration Assembly. The assembly began with an encouraging message from Mrs...
On Wednesday afternoon, Year 10 students nervously gathered in the main hall, waiting to find out their results from the recent PPE examinations. The results are a significant...
This week we had our annual sports days, a chance for our students to showcase their sporting skills, but most importantly come together as a team and participate in some physical...
This week in Miss Visan’s Year 9 Mathematics lesson, students ended their session on a high note with an exciting and interactive maths challenge. After working through key...
Last Thursday, our Year 7 students had the fantastic opportunity to visit the historic city of Oxford. The aim of the trip was to inspire curiosity and broaden their horizons by...
Last week, the Food Department was delighted to welcome Year 6 students from Little Reddings and Hartsbourne Primary School. As part of an exciting cooking session, the pupils...
Calling all Year 9 studying French in 2026! We are thrilled to offer our Year 9 students an unforgettable four-day cultural and educational adventure to Normandy from Tuesday 8th...
Are you ready to level up your coding skills, meet amazing people and have some serious fun this summer? Specifically designed for girls aged 15 to 18 with a passion for...
We are proud to celebrate Emilio in Year 9, who recently took part in the prestigious British Airways Insights Day and was the youngest attendee at the event. The Insights Day...
It’s been a productive and exciting year for our Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students. Alongside developing a broad range of culinary skills and theoretical knowledge, they’ve also had a masterclass on chinese cuisine and a sneak peek at their upcoming NEA (Non-Exam Assessment) tasks—laying a strong foundation for their Year 11 practical exams.
Most recently, students completed both the Food Science and Food Preparation tasks, culminating in a timed 2-hour practical assessment. For the Food Preparation task, students were set the challenge of planning, preparing, cooking, and presenting two Italian-themed dishes that are also healthy and suitable for one person.
In response to the brief, students have worked hard to research appropriate recipes that balance authenticity with nutritional value. Through a series of practice sessions, they’ve refined both their technical cooking skills, presentation techniques and knowledge of the science of food. This has culminated in their end-of-year PPEs (Pre-Public Examinations), where students showcased the final versions of their two chosen dishes under timed exam conditions.
As part of their assessment, they also produced a detailed, step-by-step time plan to ensure efficient use of time and resources during the practical exam.
It’s been a busy but rewarding journey, and the dedication and creativity shown by our Year 10 students have been truly impressive.
