Ms Lynsey Porter, Deputy Principal - Teaching & Learning
Students Excel at Pinocchio’s Restaurant Takeover
This week the Year 12 Hospitality students were lucky enough to take over Pinocchio’s Restaurant at Souths Juniors in Kingsford. They spent hours preparing and completing mise-en-place before catering for and serving close to 70 family members and staff. It was a perfect opportunity for the boys to showcase their Hospitality skills and knowledge in an authentic setting.
We hope you enjoy these quotes from students, customers and staff:
“The best part for me was working with my friends. We started off a bit informal, but then we realised we needed to step up and get on with it but it was still fun.”
“The students are required to complete 12 mandatory service periods as a requirement of their Hospitality course. What a fabulous way to tick that box!”
“My favourite part of the day was when we all got to sit and eat together after prepping all morning.”
“Once we got into a routine out the front, we felt more confident and enjoyed ourselves.”
“Having to cook four chicken parmis at once was hectic but a buzz.”
“These are the sorts of school experiences that the students will remember. Plus they are learning without even realising it.”
“Each course was delicious and plated professionally. The front and back of house did a fabulous job.”
“I enjoyed making food for my parents and serving them.”
“What a great night it was! Congratulations. The food was very nice, as was the ambience.”
“It’s good to observe the students in a different setting and light. Some took to their roles like ducks to water and it was great to see them shine.”
“Thanks for the great night on Monday! The boys did well!”
“Can we do it again?”
Ms Bev McCarthy
VET/TAS Teacher
bmccarthy@waverley.nsw.edu.au
