Willowbank School, KilmarnockThe Transition class were Responsible Citizens during their cooking time this week. They made up an order form and took orders for hot chocolate from the secondary classes. They carefully boiled the kettle, made up the hot chocolate and added marshmallows where requested. Well done everyone!
The Transition class were Confident Individuals making pasta and sauce as a practice for their expedition food. The were careful to weigh each serving of pasta and to take care with the boiling water.
In cooking class this week the Transition class were Confident Individuals. They were trying out smoked sausage and deciding if they preferred it hot or cold. The first major task was removing the wrapper! Once we all had a safe go at that, we carefully sliced some and tasted it cold. After that the class very carefully fried some in a hot pan before trying again. Choices of likes/dislikes were shared. Some pupils liked it cold and some hot. We will have to keep this in mind when preparing our meals for DofE.
The Transition class took the opportunity to make some Easter Treats this week in their cooking class. The were Confident Individuals using microwaves and hot water to melt their chocolate. The class made Chocolate Nests or Free From clusters. I think licking fingers and spoons was the favourite part!
The Transition class made cheese on toast this week (or is it roasted cheese?). They were Confident Individuals using different kitchen equipment but were very confident and safe using the hot grill. The made sure they had their oven gloves on and kept a safe distance.
The Transition class were Successful Learners when they applied science to their cooking class. They juiced lemons and had a wee taste, some very funny faces was the result. They then added some sugar before adding a spoonful of baking soda. The reaction was instant! There were a lot of bubbles produced when the powder reacted with the acidic lemon juice. Some bubbles flowed over the cup and onto the table. The resulting drink was a bit better tasting!
There was a lot of focus in the cookery room this week. The Transition class were Confident Individuals when they tried to make the neatest sandwich. The class worked on their motor skills by spreading, slicing, grating, squeezing and finally cutting before enjoying a cheese and ham sandwich. The sandwiches would be too dry on their own, cups of tea had to be made!
There was a lot going on in the cooker room on Wednesday. The class were Successful Learners making mashed potato, plant based hot chocolate and scrambled eggs. Everyone contributed very well and seemed to enjoy the different hot chocolate. The opinions on the vegan cheese were mixed!
This week in the Oak class we have been confident individuals and successful learners in all hard work tasks set across the curriculum.
Everyone has returned to school and completed the first full week back with a motivated frame of mind. We have had many great personal achievements this week, a great start to 2022! Keep this up team Oak!
Everyday before lunch we take part in some active movement, this is us showing our flexibility during yoga, using our foot as a telephone. Then we all enjoy a relaxing meditation story before lunch comes.
We worked hard during numeracy work, theme was sorting and ordering coins, months, days, seasons and special seasonal events.
Independence and confidence during cooking lessons is improving well. This week group 1 enjoyed making toast and scrambled egg. Everyone really enjoyed it despite the pepper lid falling off and falling into the mixture.
Bacon and eggs were the order of the day when half of the Transition class took part in their practical cookery lesson. There were all Confident Individuals when they chose a healthier way to prepare bacon (grill) and eggs (scrambled). They used the hot grill very safely and microwaved the eggs. Some pupils used the switches to help start and stop the microwave so that the eggs were cooked to perfection. Only one complaint – Mr Nicoll never saw a scrap of bacon or eggs!
