Kitchen & Garden

In the year: 

• Prep and Grade 1 and 2 students participate in three garden and kitchen classes both 60-minute in duration.
• Grade 3 and 4 students participate in a weekly 60-minute garden class and 90-minute kitchen class in semester 1.
• Grade 5 and 6 students participate in a weekly 60-minute garden class and 90-minute kitchen class in semester 2.

Supported by the program mantra to grow, harvest, cook and share food enables students to:

• Connect with varied seasonal fresh produce, building positive food behaviours for life.
• Develop and build confidence towards acquiring long life practical skills both in kitchen and garden settings (e.g. food preparation, knife skills and garden tool usage.)
• Reinforce their learning in curriculum areas of English and mathematics and other cross curriculum priorities.
• Build their teamwork skills and use critical thinking skills through hands-on sensory experiences.
• Experience increased sense of wellbeing through social connectedness with others and making accomplishments in both garden and kitchen environments.

Expectations:

To support the Kitchen & Garden program all students are to:

• Follow safety rules when using both garden and kitchen tools.
• Follow hygiene practices in the kitchen.
• Having a go at eating unfamiliar vegetables and dishes.
•  Have a try at a range of tasks and responsibilities assigned in class.
• Respecting and working collaboratively with other group members (including staff and volunteers).