Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden 

Sonia Nista 

Kitchen Specialist

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program – Pasta Masterclass

This term, our kitchen has been buzzing with excitement as students rolled up their sleeves for a Pasta Masterclass! Each week, the children have explored the art of making pasta by hand, learning just how simple (and fun!) it is to turn eggs and flour into a variety of delicious shapes and styles.

This week’s creation was Farfalle (butterflies), paired with a vibrant broccoli, chilli and lemon sauce - fresh, colourful, and full of flavour. To finish off the meal, students baked orange and poppy seed muffins, using juicy oranges harvested straight from our school garden.

The Pasta Masterclass has been a delicious adventure, helping children see how easy it is to create fresh, wholesome dishes at home. By experimenting with different shapes and sauces, they’ve discovered that pasta-making is a simple, satisfying process that opens the door to endless possibilities.

Next time you’re thinking of having pasta at home, why not ask your child to show you what they’ve learned in the kitchen this term? You might be surprised at just how many skills they’ve mastered!

🌿 From garden to plate, our students continue to grow confidence, creativity, and a love of fresh food.

🌱 Urgent Call for Kitchen Volunteers! 🌱

Our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program simply cannot run without the support of our amazing parent volunteers. Many classes are now at risk of being cancelled due to a shortage of helpers.

If you’d like to be part of this wonderful program, all you need is a current Working with Children Check and to complete a quick, online Classroom Helper Training Program (super easy and straightforward!).

Your time makes a huge difference. Not only helping the program continue, but also giving students the chance to cook, learn and thrive in the kitchen.

In Term 4 we’ll be holding an Open Day for anyone interested in learning more. Stay tuned for details!

If you’re able to help, please get in touch by email to either Sonia or Bianca, we’d love to welcome you into the kitchen/garden program.