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Design and Technology

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As part of the new Design and Technology curriculum pupils aged 5 – 14 are required to participate in practical cooking sessions at school on a regular basis.

In Key Stage 1 pupils should be taught:
To use the basic principles of a healthy and varied diet to prepare dishes 
Understand where food comes from. 

At Key stage 2 pupils should be taught:
To understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet 
To prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques 
To understand seasonality, and know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown, reared, caught and processed. ​

​Children in EYFS and KS1 have a chance to cook or bake at least twice every term.  It is hoped that through cooking regularly at school, children will learn an essential life skill and become competent cooks. Children learn the theory as well as practical lessons and take their cooking home so they can share it with friends and family. 
We want the children to begin to understand the principles of nutrition, healthy eating, seasonality and where their food comes from during their time with us. But most importantly we hope to instill in them an appreciation and love of real food and cooking, both offering them a vehicle for their creativity and teaching them a crucial life skill that will serve them well in the future.
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We teach children about heritage and culture through food and cooking.  Where possible, we try to link in special events in the calendar year – e.g. Easter and Christmas making cooking fun and relevant for the children. Cooking also links to other areas of the curriculum. Where possible, cross-curricular links are made – for example when learning about Ancient Greeks the children researched Greek ingredients and made a Greek dish using pitta bread.
We are both passionate about food and cooking and believe strongly that we should pass on our enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to the next generation. We are thrilled that the curriculum gives us that opportunity.


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St. Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School      Southam Road      Banbury      OX16 2EG
Headteacher: Victoria Woods
Tel/Fax: 01295 263026               Email office@banburystmarysschool.co.uk
  • Home
    • Introduction to what we do...
    • Key Information >
      • Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
      • Academy Information
      • Pupil Attainment and Progress
      • Pupil Premium Statement
      • PE and Sports Premium
      • British Values
      • Ofsted SIAMS and Parent View
      • GDPR >
        • Privacy Notice
    • Curriculum
    • Who's Who
    • Policies
    • Keeping Children Safe at St Mary's >
      • Safeguarding and Child Protection
      • Healthy, Happy and Safe. Living and Learning at St Mary's School
      • Safeguarding Children in Banbury
      • Online Safety
      • Mental Health and Well-being
    • Admissions
    • Governors >
      • Members of the Governing Body
      • Governors Meetings
      • Business Interests and Attendance
    • Term Dates
    • Contact
    • Vacancies
  • Parents
    • Letters, Newsletters
    • Weekly School Blog
    • Term Dates
    • School Uniform
    • Attendance
    • ParentMail
    • School Dinners
    • Breakfast Club
    • After School Club
    • Early Years
    • Zones of Emotional Regulation
    • Online Safety
  • Children
    • Fledglings: EYFS
    • Kingfishers: Year 1
    • Kookaburras: Year 2
    • Skylarks: Year 3
    • Goldcrests: Year 4
    • Wrens: Year 5
    • Kestrels: Year 6
    • Houses
    • Pupil Leadership Team
    • Online Safety
  • Community
    • St Marys Church
    • ODST Newsletter
    • Useful Links
    • Wellbeing Ideas
    • What's on in Banbury?
    • International Schools
    • Story Time
    • Cookery Corner
    • Street Tag
  • Covid and Remote Learning