Hospitality

The Year 12 Hospitality students recent hosted a remarkable final practical event as part of their assessment. Tasked with inviting another class for an alternate drop two-course lunch. The students went all out, planning every detail from their theme selection to marketing material. Each table was set in a formal setting with carefully curated décor to match their chosen theme, while the menu showcased a delightful array of expertly crafted dishes. Through planning and execution of the event, they demonstrated not only culinary skills but also their skills in event management and teamwork.  

Textiles

As the term draws to a close, the Textiles classes for Year 9 and 10 have been buzzing with creativity and innovation. In Year 9, students embarked on an exciting journey of exploration, delving into the world of sewing and fabric decoration techniques. Their main assessment was to design and sew a bag that showcases at least two fabric decoration techniques learned throughout the term. 

From mastering basic stitches to experimenting with intricate embellishments, the Year 9 students have embraced the art of textile crafting with enthusiasm and dedication. Each bag reflects not only their newfound skills but also their unique creative flair, making for a delightful showcase of talent and craftsmanship. 

Meanwhile, in the Year 10 Textiles class, the focus shifted towards sustainability in the fashion industry – an increasingly pertinent topic in today's world. Students delved deep into the environmental and ethical issues surrounding fashion production and consumption, exploring concepts of upcycling and reuse. 

For their assessment task, students were challenged to design an upcycled non-apparel item using preloved clothing and items. Their final product had to be at least 80% made from recycled materials, promoting eco-friendly practices and innovative reuse of resources. Additionally, students were tasked with creating their own swing tag for their product, adding a personalised touch to their sustainability-driven creations. 

As the term comes to an end, the Textiles classes for Year 9 and 10 stand as shining examples of creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability.  

Marketta

During weeks 7 and 8, students from Mrs McDonald, Mrs Wyatt, Mr Rambold and Mrs Maher’s classes organised a Marketta event showcasing the amazing food from around the world that they had planned and prepared for staff and students to purchase. It is a wonderful event for the students to work in teams, choose a country, research culture and foods, choose a recipe, adapt the recipe for a large group, apply numeracy skills by costing out the recipe and designing their marketing materials including a logo, signage for the stall and posters.  The event was a huge success with many stalls selling out their food products and students and staff happy to eat a multicultural treat. Well done to all of the year 10 food specialisations involved in the event.

 

PBC Alliance Breakfast

During week 6 the students in the Certificate II & III hospitality classes catered for the first Alliance Business Breakfast of the year. Students have an early start to be ready to serve a delicious hot breakfast to the local business who attend the event to support the school and network with each other. Our students show a dedicated work ethic to this event each term, learning both front & back of house skills.