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Food Technology
Masterchef at Queen Margaret's
"It is good food and not fine words that keep me alive"   Molière
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The aim of the Food Technology Department is to promote quality learning through the study of food and to inspire an interest in the study of food and nutrition. We seek to provide girls with the practical skills relevant to everyday life and to develop an awareness of the importance of healthy eating. 
Lower School Christmas Cakes

Christmas came to the Food Technology department in the form of Christmas Cake baking and decorating. Having made a traditional Christmas Cakes students then decorated them with icing and ribbon. To view a small collection please click on the video below:

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Senior School Masterchef

St-Aidan-s-Masterchef.jpgThis Sunday (13th November 2011), twelve budding chefs took to the kitchens to participate in the school’s annual Senior House Masterchef. 
 
The competition consists of each house planning, preparing, cooking and serving a two course meal for two people. We were given two and a half hours preparation time knowing that marks would be awarded for overall presentation, the appearances of both courses and the flavour.
 
Pitlochry, represented by Chloe Norton and Tak Wai Chan, excelled in both their table presentation and the presentation of their dishes. 
The best main course dish was judged to be QM Halls roasted salmon with pesto and parmesan crust accompanied by roasted cherry tomatoes, peppers and potatoes
For the best dessert, it was difficult to separate Garry’s and St Aidan’s melting chocolate puddings but Garry just pipped St Aidan's at the post.
 
The final results were as follows;
 
6th place, Lily Walters and Grace Gardener for Duncan
5th place, Rosie Haggas and Grace Hammond for Garry
4th place, Daisy Greville Williams and Molly Davidson for QM Hall
3rd place, Chloe Norton and Tak Wai Chan for Pitlochry
2nd place, Eritrea Willoughby and Fleur Congreve for School House
1st place, Hen Titcombe and Hannah Wilkinson for St Aidan’s
 
With only 2 ½ points difference between 1st and 6th place, this proves how high the standard of cooking was. 
Thank you to Miss Rickard for making this possible, Miss Stanglewicz for judging the competition and to all of the competitors!

Report by Henrietta Titcombe and Hannah Wilkinson (Upper Sixth)

Junior School Masterchef

QM Hall win Junior MasterchefCongratulations go to QM Hall who followed their culinary success of March by winning Junior Masterchef on 15th May. Their menu of Fish Goujons with Sweet Chilli dipping sauce, followed by Lemon and Herb Chicken served with a Courgette and Basil Pasta Bake with Pesto Breadcrumbs and Roasted Vine Tomatoes wowed the judges and despite tough competition was declared the winner. Congratulations go to Posie Hall and Sara Apthorp for their skillful execution of the winning menu.  














Middle School Masterchef
On Sunday the 13th of March, Middle School Masterchef took place. Everybody did very well and we all had enough time to go off for a short time to compose ourselves before we had to actually cook our final dishes. All of the dishes tasted great, and we all had great fun and we would like to thank Miss Rickard for organising it and Ben Skarrett for judging the competition. Well done everybody!
The Best Main Course was judged to be Hall’s Chicken Breast Stuffed with Cream Cheese and wrapped in Parma Ham, accompanied by Roasted Vegetables and Potato Rosti
The Best Dessert was St Aidan’s Individual White Chocolate and Mascarpone Tarts











As always the judging was challenging and the final places were very close.
5th Pitlochry & School
3rd Garry & Duncan
2nd St Aidan’s
1st QM Hall
Well done to all who took part.

WIth only half a point between the current leaders QM Hall and second placed St Aidan's all is still to play for. Junior School Masterchef will take place on Sunday 15th May where one House will be crowned Masterchef 2011! 

Senior School Masterchef



Unlike the usual Sundays where the Art Block is empty and quiet, this Sunday everything was different. Smoke was coming out from the food technology room – it was time for Senior House Masterchef. Under the guidance and supervision of Miss Rickard, 6 pairs of girls were all aiming for one thing only—to impress the ultimate of judges, Mrs Cameron.
It all started off very cool, as everyone set out, weighed and eventually cooked their ingredients but with 5 minutes to go before the judging there was some very frantic rushing around trying to get all their dishes finished on time.
Thankfully, everyone made it to the end without anything blowing up and the results were delicious, tantalizing all the right taste buds.
Thank you to Miss Rickard for organising the event, Miss Cameron for her brilliant judging and everyone who took part – your food was amazing.
 
Saria and Tak
Food Technology is an integral part of the curriculum for all girls in Year I-III. Emphasis is placed on the teaching of a high standard of practical skills which is designed to inspire an interest in the study of food. Creativity is encouraged and developed through the exploration of open-ended design tasks, which girls work on independently or in small groups. Studying Food Technology also enables the girls to develop good organisational skills as well as the ability to solve problems and communicate effectively.
Syllabus Title: Home Economics: Food and Nutrition
Examining Board: OCR
Syllabus Code: J431
 
At GCSE level we study Home Economics: Food and Nutrition. This course prepares girls for both their present and future needs in a rapidly changing world. The course focuses on the development of practical skills, which are linked to the theoretical study of food, nutrition and health and includes meal planning, food preparation and cooking, food safety and preservation and an understanding of consumer issues. 

In addition, the girls are required to carry out individual, original research which will challenge their ability to work independently and to use a variety of research techniques. An additional course is also undertaken leading to The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health ‘Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering’.
 
AS LEVEL
 
Syllabus Title: Home Economics: Food, Nutrition and Health 
Examining Board: OCR
Syllabus Code: H111
 

At AS level we study Home Economics: Food, Nutrition and Health. This course provides a natural progression from GCSE Home Economics, but is equally suitable for girls who have not studied the subject before. At AS Level the content provides a useful introduction to Social Science as well as the study of diet and health and is, therefore, suitable for those girls who have an interest in this area of study. The curriculum content is contemporary and takes into account the changing needs of society. An experimental and investigative approach is pursued through the medium of practical cookery. This enables the girls to understand the inter-relationship between different areas of the subject, and to link theoretical studies to practical situations.  

A2 LEVEL
 
Syllabus Title: Home Economics: Food, Nutrition and Health
Examining Board: OCR
Syllabus Code: H511
 
This course builds on the skills developed at AS Level and follows the same format in terms of teaching styles and learning strategies. The course content focuses on nutrition and food production and also involves the completion of an investigative study. This enables the girls to explore an aspect of the syllabus in detail and to use of a variety of research techniques, which will be invaluable for further study.
 
 
The Food Technology department is committed to offering a variety of extra-curricular activities which include the following:
 
CITY AND GUILDS: THE CERTIFICATE IN CULINARY SKILLS
This examination course is offered as an extra-curricular activity to girls in the Lower Sixth and leads to the ‘Certificate in Culinary Skills’, a nationally recognised vocational qualification. The course is suitable for those girls who have a real interest in food and nutrition and who wish to develop their practical cookery skills. The course is mainly of a practical nature, but there is also a requirement for a portfolio to be completed, which provides evidence of the work undertaken throughout the course. Girls also take a course leading to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health ‘Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering’.
 
MASTERCHEF 
This inter-house competition provides the opportunity for girls to plan, prepare, cook and serve a two course meal which they present for judging.
 
COOKERY ACTIVITIES
These provide the opportunity for girls and staff to interact in a less formal manner. 

D OF E
Activities are offered to girls participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the skills section.
 
 
YEAR I AFTERNOON TEA
This annual event enables the girls to develop their hospitality skills by hosting a tea party for staff and other invited guests.
 
INTERNATIONAL EVENING
The Food Technology department supports our international girls in the preparation of food for their annual show case evening.