Week 14 Thai Food
This week we had another group work challenge, where pupils had to collaborate in groups of 5 to make traditional food from Thailand. Each group appointed a team leader (head chef) and had an hour and half to make a Thai green curry (with homemade curry paste) , Pad Thai and Coconut Rice.
Technology day 2014
Students worked in house teams to produce some fantastic and amazing work on both days. 
Year 10 models
Examples of models used to clarify design thinking when designing MP3 docks
Happy Birthday Mr Lord
Like a fine wine or a good cheese, Mr Lord matures rather than ages!! Great cake from Celia and Pricilla!!
Week 13 – Indian Cuisine
In this weeks FLG lesson we produced a delicious and varied Indian buffet, consisting of different curries, onion bhaji, samosa, Pilaf rice and Naan Breads. Pupils really enjoyed this weeks range of flavors and the smells carried the school, bringing in several visitors, including the principal and many other teacher eager to sample our buffet. 
Pupils also really enjoyed signing along to the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack whilst cooking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwAVRyNmgQ
Explorations Students Developing their Video Skills
During ICT in Explorations students team up to make documentaries. This lesson took the camera and sound techs through their equipment and how to shoot interviews. Students practice their shots and the all important capture of quality sound before getting out their with the subjects of their documentaries. Remember the best if these will be eligible for listing on the ISPerspectives media showcase site.
week 10 – Hot x buns
]This week we looked at the history of Hot Cross buns and foods relating to Easter.
We did a “Great British Bake Off” style challenge, where pupils worked in pairs to follow the Hot Cross Bun recipe and then present their 6 best buns for Judging. This was won Joyce and Shyla.
New Explorations Groups Begin their Documentary Planning
The last round of Explorations begins and a new set of groups are starting their planning processes for their documentary. Here are the last of the Nansen groups working it out!!
Canapes for the BTEC Business Event
Thanks to all the GCSE, IB and Elements students, who helped to make the fabulous canapes for the BTEC Business event on Thursday 27th March.
The fact that there was none left was testament to their quality.
