Technology

In Year 8 Food Technology, students completed a muffin assessment task, creating delicious and nutritious muffins packed with fruits, vegetables, seeds, and grains. These muffins, designed to be high in dietary fiber and low in saturated fats, align with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. This activity encouraged students to experiment with wholesome ingredients, explore balanced eating, and develop practical cooking skills.

Additionally, students explored sugar and its health implications. Through a hands-on activity led by Ms. Tavares Green, they examined sugary drinks, learned to define them, and played a game of "How Many Teaspoons" to determine the sugar content in each drink. These lessons provided insights into daily sugar allowances and the short- and long-term effects of sugar and energy drinks on the body. It is hoped that students gained a deeper understanding of making mindful and informed food choices.

Year 9 Food Tech students have been learning about macronutrients through hands-on projects. They explored carbohydrates by making wontons, examined protein while creating pizza, and studied fats by preparing a caramel apple pull-apart. These activities helped students understand the role of macronutrients in cooking, their impact on texture and flavour, and the balance between indulgence and informed food choices.

Students thoroughly enjoyed all practicals and Ms Borg and Ms Tavares Green really hope that Year 9 have enjoyed their Food Technology experience this year.

Textiles

Year 7 Visual Language students have been diving into a vibrant new topic titled A Slice of Cake. Drawing inspiration from Pop Art and sculpture, they have designed and crafted cake-themed sculptures using paper and Mod Roc, which they are now bringing to life with paint. Their creative journey included exploring the work of Melbourne-based cake maker Tigga Mac, renowned for her pop-art-inspired cakes, and artist Deb McNaughton, who transforms Tigga's cakes into stunning prints. The students have shown fantastic creativity and dedication throughout this project, and I can’t wait to share their incredible outcomes with you!

And that’s a wrap for Year 7 Textiles in 2024! Students have proudly taken home their stunning handmade bags or cushions, showcasing surface pattern techniques like block printing, tie-dye, and designs created with our new digital embroidery machine. Watching plain white cotton transform into vibrant, finished items through sewing and creativity has been inspiring. The students' pride in their outcomes is well-deserved, and their work is a true testament to their skill and effort this year!