Bishop’s in the Kitchen: A Delicious Term of Learning and Creativity!

This term, our students have showcased their creativity, skills, and culinary knowledge through a variety of exciting lessons, from mastering kitchen safety to crafting impressive dishes and even presenting their own food-themed podcasts!

This term has been a whirlwind of activity in our food lessons! Our students have been learning, experimenting, and showcasing their creativity while taking sensible risks in the food room.

Year 7 Our newest chefs have dived into their food journey at Bishop’s with enthusiasm. They’ve mastered the basics of food room safety, honed their knife skills, and tackled the ovens with confidence. Their delicious creations? The crowd-favorite pizza toasties and heartwarming soups—a perfect start to their culinary adventures!

Year 8 This year’s theme has been all about balance and creativity. From exploring energy balance to understanding the magic of gelatinisation, Year 8 students have been bringing science and art together. Their showstopper? Delicious pasta bake and beautiful Focaccia art bread, as vibrant as it is delicious!

Our Year 9 students have truly embraced sensible risk-taking this term by stepping out of their comfort zones and planning engaging podcasts to present to the class. Alongside sharpening their communication skills, they’ve been diving into the world of healthy eating and meal planning for a balanced diet. In the kitchen, they’ve mastered the essentials of food safety, especially when handling raw meat, and created some mouthwatering dishes. From sweet and sour chicken to perfectly rolled Swiss rolls and lasagna, their culinary achievements have been as impressive as their teamwork and creativity.

Year 10 Our budding bakers in Year 10 have taken on the exciting cereals project. From shortcrust pastry to choux buns to making ravioli from their fresh pasta – what is their pièce de résistance? Gingerbread houses—just in time for the festive season! These edible masterpieces are the result of hard work, creativity, and plenty of fun.

Year 11 The Year 11 students rose to the challenge of their food mock exams, demonstrating outstanding technical skills and culinary flair. The results were nothing short of impressive, and they have every reason to feel proud of their achievements. We also hosted a very fun house event decorating christmas cookies as a fun festive activity, all the students enjoyed starting the festivities at school.

We’re so proud of the passion and effort our students have poured into their food lessons this term. We can’t wait to see what they’ll create next.

Mrs Wright