Food technology is part of the Visual Arts and Creative Technology Department

Our focus in food technology is not only to teach the students about what they eat and the importance of making better choices but we also we want them to be confident in the kitchen with the ability to cook a variety of dishes independently, using the skills learnt in food technology and perhaps a love for a Food technology as well.

Food Technology at KS3

Every student at Bonus Pastor gets to study two full terms in food technology as part of the DT rotation, they study 1 term in year 7 and the second term in year 8.

In year 7 we focus on Health & Safety in the kitchen, we also do a small range of dishes where we can work on our chopping skills and get to know how the equipment in the kitchen is used. We focus on teamwork, keeping things clean, and how to clean the kitchen. We also briefly look at healthy eating.

When we come to our second term in year 8 we try to perfect some of the skills we learnt in year 7, cooking more complex dishes and take a much more in-depth look at what we eat and how it can affect our bodies, we learn how to follow a recipe independently. We also look at the Eatwell guide and we show the students how to enjoy food without it always being an unhealthy option.

Resources

Students have access to a fully equipped Food Technology Lab, equipped with ovens, hobs, and a full range of equipment and utensils.

Any questions, please email our Food Technology teacher.

Miss K Johal

Head of Department

Mrs N Mc Garry - Nmcgarry@Bonuspastor.Co.Uk