What's on the Menu?

Check out Year 2's restaurant! On Wednesday, our lucky Year 2 parents where presented with a fabulous lunch prepared by their children. The children made the food, presented it, served it, and did all the necessary tidying up afterwards (including sorting the waste according to the school's green policy).

About the unit What’s on the Menu?

Food is essential. It gives us energy for life – but how much do we know about how food is produced and prepared? How is it packaged and how far does it travel before reaching our plates? What about food waste? What food is healthy for us and for our planet? Let’s investigate!

In Geography, we have learned about:

• Geographical features in the local area

• Foods that are produced by farms locally

• The journey of the food from the farm to the fork

• Food miles and the advantages and disadvantages of local and imported food.

In International, we have learned about:

• The issue of food waste

• Single use food packaging.

In Health and Wellness, we have learned about:

• Health risks from fast food.

In Science, we have learned about:

• Nutrients needed for a balanced healthy diet 

• Decomposers in nature

• How food changes over time.

In Design, technology and innovation, we have learned about:

• Presenting food in appealing ways

• Sustainable fast-food packaging

• Making a tasty and appealing dish.