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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...
Cast in pewter Our Year 7 students recently embarked on an exciting project: designing and creating pewter keyrings. The journey began with in-depth research into ancient...
Our Year 10 Food Preparation and Nutrition students are getting a sneak peek into their NEA tasks, setting the stage for their Year 11 practical exams. Recently, they completed...
The Year 10 GCSE Food and Preparation group is making tremendous progress. In addition to expanding their existing knowledge, they have been practicing their knife skills and the...
Year 7s have been working on a project making pewter keyrings. As part of the design process, they researched ancient cultures like the Egyptians, Incas, Greeks and Anglo Saxons...
Last term, the Year 9 Technology groups have been learning and practising 3D design woodworking skills. This involved learning to use woodworking tools safely, as well as using...
Year 8 students have been developing and using their resistant materials skills to make money boxes. They investigated existing products and as part of the project, they learned...
In preparation for their first practical in Food Technology, Year 7 students carried out experiments to solve the problem of enzymatic browning in fruits. Pieces of apple were put...
The Year 10 3D design students have been honing their design skills in preparation for the Non Examined Assessment (NEAs) project which contributes 50% to their final grade They...
Every Friday this term, 2 groups of Year 7 students have been using their newly acquired skills and knowledge in the Friday Kitchen. Students online and in the classroom have...
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.
