There was a real energy coming from the kitchen during Arts and Technologies Week. You could smell, hear, and feel the excitement! From the moment the chopping boards came out, the room was alive with energy, creativity, and a whole lot of fun.

We kicked off the week with our Junior and Senior One Pan Competitions, where students were met with a huge range of fresh ingredients, all sliced, diced, and ready to go, plus a trolley loaded with sauces, herbs, and spices. The brief was simple: make something delicious using just one pan and a wooden spoon. The results? No two dishes were the same! Students experimented, got creative, and plated up some truly amazing combinations, ready for our two staff judges.

Midweek, we had the privilege of welcoming back former student Lachlan, who’s now studying at a culinary school. He wowed everyone by making fettuccine from scratch, the authentic way. Some students were a little unsure when they realised there was no cream in sight, but once they had a taste, all doubts disappeared. The verdict? Absolutely delicious!

To top it all off, our evening event featured beautiful grazing boxes for staff and guests to enjoy as they wandered through our spectacular new three-storey Sacred Heart building. And because no one should leave empty-handed, we offered rustic Italian soup packs with recipe cards to take home — the perfect cosy finish to a wonderful week.

A big thank you to our amazing Technologies Team who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen. What a remarkable celebration of creativity, teamwork, and flavour!