Year 8 Food Technology 

Our Year 8 Food Technology students are excited to commence Food Technology this year. We have learnt all about the crucial role of safety in the kitchen and were able to start cooking in the kitchen. This week our students learnt about the importance of Low GI foods. GI stands for Glycaemic index and this is related to how our bodies release blood sugar in our bodies.  Low GI carbohydrates break down more slowly thus making you feel fuller for longer. 

Low GI Brownies are a healthier alternative and they taste delicious too. We are looking forward to seeing what else our Year 8 students will create. 

‘Foods with Low GI help you feel full for longer as it takes longer for our bodies to break them down. Working in the kitchen taught us about proper food preparation and hygiene, making sure that our brownies were made safely. Low-GI foods help maintain stable blood sugar levels, reducing energy crashes and cravings.’ - A.V 

Year 9 Food Technology 

Our Year 9 Food technology students have started studying their chosen elective for the next two years. Our first unit we are investigating is Food in Australia, in this unit Students will learn about how migration has had a dramatic effect on Australian cuisine, while investigating and exploring different types of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Isander foods. Over the 10 weeks students plan and prepare safe foods, which reflect the eclectic nature of Australian cuisine and develop knowledge of cultural protocols associated with food and its preparation.

Our students have been busy making Lemon Myrtle Shortbread and Traditional vs Contemporary Damper. 

Year 10 Food Technology 

Students have continued their studies from last year in Food Technology. This year our students are looking at Food for Specific needs. In this unit there is an emphasis on how nutrition can suit a variety of needs for our changing society. 

Over the past two weeks our students have been creating dishes that suit these needs such as Butter Chicken and Stir Fry Tofu. We are looking forward to seeing the nutritional goods Year 10 will make this term. 

Assistant Leader of Learning Technologies