On Thursday 19 September the hospitality students held a Japanese themed lunch for our staff members. This experience was invaluable in teaching the class how to work under pressure and effectively in a team. This experience was beneficial as we were able to apply our learning to real life situations. We spent the double period before lunch preparing for service. Different people worked on jobs such as making the drinks, making the broth, and setting up the dining area. During the service, we were able to welcome many different staff members for lunch. It was nice to see all the staff members and share our learning with them while providing a delicious meal. Overall the experience was great as we learnt new skills while building our connection with our teachers. - Neve O (Yr 11 Hospitality Student)

On Thursday the 19 September we hosted a delightful Japanese inspired lunch service for the teachers of JPC. Through this experience, we got to strengthen our serving skills by taking the teacher's orders and greeting them upon arrival. The approach to the theme was to create an atmosphere that felt and tasted like a Japanese culinary experience, we did this through creating menus that showcased the Sakura which in Japanese means ‘cherry blossom’. Ice cold mocktails that reflect the Sakura, and warm chicken katsu and shiitake mushroom ramen were served. It was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen the JPC community, and we are excited to continue fostering a sense of community through further opportunities to serve in the future. - Olivia V (Yr 11 Hospitality Student)