We are thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our staff members, Mrs C Naughton, Teacher of Design and Technology. Recently, Mrs Naughton attended a CPD course focused on Chinese food cooking. As part of the course, a competition was held, drawing participants from all over England to compete for a spot in the grand final next May.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Mrs. Naughton has secured a place for her group in the grand final!

During the competition, participants were tasked with creating a beef stir-fry and demonstrating their skills in pleating dim sum dumplings—all within a challenging one-hour timeframe. The judges assessed contestants on their knife skills, the sensory qualities and presentation of the beef stir-fry, and the artistry of the dumplings’ presentation.

This course directly links to our GCSE Food and Cookery curriculum, aiming to inspire both our pupils and teachers to explore and experiment with Chinese cooking, while appreciating the rich diversity and unique flavours of Chinese cuisine from different regions.

The grand prize for the final competition is an exciting trip for three teachers to Hong Kong in August next year. We wish Mrs. Naughton the best of luck as she prepares for the grand final!

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