Sheila works in the main kitchen and prepares all the fresh vegetables. She has been with the school for over 27 years. Sheila says "There have been lots of changes for the better, and the children have more variety. On the menu. There is good team work in the kitchen we all work together
Nicky our senior cook she has been at Hunters Hill nearly 9 years. Nicky is well organized and can cook just about anything and always willing to try new recipes and ideas. Nicky Said "It can be quiet a challenge meeting some of the new standards such as regularly using oily fish in recipes and producing food that the children will eat and enjoy. Wholesome home cooking has always been the mainstay of food for the school and our children have not had to adapt too many changes. Although no salt on tables was one rule that was not popular with the pupils
Tracey is also a cook and is well known for her famous pastry and cakes. She said "I think the children have a great choice of food, more than other local schools provide. I find that the children are always friendly and polite to all of us in the kitchen, and let you know if they have enjoyed their meal
Warm welcome to you from my self Mrs. Musgrave (Domestic Bursar) and all the domestic team. We would like to give you and a little insight into how we contribute to the children's week here at Hunters Hill
I have responsibility for the running of all domestic residential areas,the cleanliness of the residential homes, main school kitchen and
dinning room, equipment, furnishing, clothing and laundry and bedding. I plan menus (with suggestions from the children) and arrange
supplies, and suppliers for provisions. Yes, they keep me busy.
The mission of Better School Food (BSF) states that it is to raise awareness of the connection between food and children's health, behavior
and learning" Here at Hunter Hill we have always been aware long before (BFS) statement, that the wellbeing of children through nutrition
was one of the key element in learning and behavior; and have always supported this with adequate funding in the food budget which allows us to provide children with a varied, seasonal and well balanced menu, incorporating fresh produce and local sourced provision where appropriate.
Has recently celebrated 25years at Hunters Hill and was presented in front of the children with a watch to mark this achievement. Over the years Annette has worked in all the residential homes Annette said "Lots of things have changed over the time I have been here for the better, and I like the school uniform it is very smart"
Sue
Is the newest member of the kitchen crew who joined us in November 2006>She help's with the preparation of fresh vegetables and salad and also all the different packed lunches required for trips and school clubs. " There is always lots to do, I was surprised at just how many activities go on at school, this keeps me very busy making packed lunches"
Laundry
School uniform, bedding, sports clothing, shoes, towels, emergency clothing, shoes and slippers, kitchen clothes, labeling of clothing and minor repairs, not to mention sewing and helping out with request for items to be made for use in class or the school production. Where would we be without Annette?
