Pupils whip up healthy fun with hands-on cooking sessions
Pupils at Lift Four Dwellings Primary, in Quinton, have been cooking up a storm in a series of sessions with We Can Cook, a hands-on food education programme.
We Can Cook teaches children to make simple, tasty and nutritious dishes, helping them gain confidence, practical life skills and a taste for healthy food, all with guidance from food experts. Teachers also join in, building ideas for further cooking in class after the programme ends.
During the sessions, year 5 pupils tried a wide range of fruits and vegetables and explored why healthy eating matters. They created a crunchy rainbow salad and homemade hummus, experimenting with colours, flavours and textures.
Michelle Court, Principal at Lift Four Dwellings Primary, said: "There has been a real buzz around school during these sessions, with pupils excited to chop, mix and taste ingredients they might not have tried before. Seeing them proudly share their creations has been a joy. Programmes like We Can Cook bring learning to life and help children build confidence, independence and a positive relationship with food."
Lift Four Dwellings Primary is committed to providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment where every pupil can develop confidence, practical skills and a lifelong love of learning. Hands-on activities like the We Can Cook sessions reflect the school’s approach to teaching, combining engaging experiences with opportunities for personal growth and collaboration.
Nabila Jiwa, Regional Education Director for Lift Schools, said: "We are thrilled to see Lift Four Dwellings Primary pupils enjoying the We Can Cook programme. Practical, hands-on experiences like this help children build confidence, explore new flavours, and develop skills they can use every day at home and school.”
