The finale of the 2022 Sacred Heart College Junior Chef Competition was held last Tuesday evening, involving grade four students from six Catholic primary schools across the region.<\/p>\n
The first round of the competition was held earlier this month in the college\u2019s Frayne Hospitality Centre, where the students were challenged to prepare a stack of three pancakes with a mixed berry sauce (in 45 minutes).<\/p>\n
In the Grand Final, students were challenged to prepare fresh fettucine with a Napoli sauce and present their best plate to the judges within a one hour and 15 minute time limit.<\/p>\n
The Junior Chef competition aims to provide grade four students with an opportunity to experience the secondary environment, while building on their culinary and teamwork skills.<\/p>\n
This competition also provided an opportunity for students at Sacred Heart College to act as mentors to the primary students.<\/p>\n
Well-respected local food identities Diana Marsland \u2013 Diana Marsland Cooking School, Mark James \u2013 Donkey Kyneton, Jennifer Beachey \u2013 ExpertEats, took on the role of judges for the event.<\/p>\n
MC for the final was college captain Sam Gordon.<\/p>\n
“After an enforced break due to COVID restrictions, it was a great joy to see the primary school students back at the college for our Junior Chef competition,” college principal Dr Darren Egberts said.<\/p>\n
“I was amazed at their skills in the kitchen and the teamwork demonstrated within each group of four students.<\/p>\n
“A big thanks to the staff of the six primary schools who participated, and to the parents and families who attended on the evening.”<\/p>\n
The winners on the night were the team from St Mary\u2019s, Castlemaine, who were awarded an amazing 20\/20 for final product \u2013 presentation and tasting.<\/p>\n
The winning school received a $250 gift nursery voucher to allow them to purchase plants for the school\u2019s kitchen garden and all competitors received a gift of kitchen items from supporting local business Mort & Pestle \u2013 the Kitchen Shop Woodend.<\/p>\n
All at Sacred Heart College hope this experience will be the beginning of an interest in cooking for the students involved for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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