The Food Technology Department is a highly successful,
practically orientated department. It has a suite of two rooms,
equipped with a wide range of up-to-date equipment and it has good
access to a range of ICT facilities.
Food Technology in Years 7, 8 and 9 involves a variety of
designing and making activities, which provide the opportunity to
build up many basic cookery skills. GCSE is a popular option which
allows pupils the opportunity to build up a broad range of basic
practical skills in Year 10 and explore creative ideas through the
preparation of GCSE coursework. Students extend their interest in
food preparation during the many practical activities and have time
to work with flair and imagination. A Level follows the AQA
specification and most students achieve a pass at grade A or B;
recently the Department won "The Good Schools' Guide" award for the
best results in A Level Food Technology.
We also offer an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.
Girls in the Junior School have the opportunity to attend a weekly
cookery course at lunchtime. At some point during the Summer Term,
each Year 7 form invites their primary school teachers to a buffet
lunch which they have prepared. This allows them not only to tell
their former teachers how wonderful life is at Bolton School but
also to amaze them with their culinary skills! During the Autumn
Term elaborate Christmas cakes are prepared at an after-school club
which meets weekly during the run-up to Christmas.