Food
Food is central to all our lives in terms of our health and well-being and as a central part of our family life and many of our social activities.
Our aim in Food is to educate our pupils with the knowledge to make an informed choice of foods that support a healthy lifestyle. We want them to have the skills to shop for and cook interesting and nutritional dishes. We want our pupils to be creative, to experiment with and enjoy choosing their food and it’s method of cooking – whether it is a daily meal for the family, or a treat for a special occasion. Throughout our curriculum, we introduce pupils to a range of cuisines from around the world, giving them an opportunity to understand the importance food plays in many different cultures. For example, in Year 8 pupils learn how to cook chicken Tikka Masala along with other various dishes. Throughout year 9 the scheme of work involves a multicultural project where we research and cook from many different countries/ cultures. We want our pupils to develop a passion for Food and learn life-long cookery skills. We also aim to encourage our children to gain the transferable skills to be able to live and work in an ever changing economy through this inspiring, rigorous and practical based subject.