This has been a year of innovation through necessity in the Hospitality Department. We have met the challenges of COVID-19, continuing our programs and enabling practical lessons even through the lock-down of Semester 1. The Department came together during the beginning of the year and prepared an alternative program for all courses in the Hospitality Department. Teachers became video stars and movie editors, so that students could watch a demonstration online and cook their recipe at home. The Senior Hospitality Practices classes prepared a breakfast celebrating International Women’s Day, in the College Hall. The Year 7 Parents' Morning Tea went ahead as planned in Week 7 of Term 1. Unfortunately, these were the only functions to happen before the shut-downs. Semester 2 saw a few functions happen with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. The Year 7 Parents' Morning Tea was reduced to one parent only per student with social distancing in place.
Every parent was understanding and happy to co-operate within the restrictions. The Years 8, 9 and 10 functions in Term 4 went ahead as planned. Year 8 held a multicultural food fair, Year 9 held a healthy snack food stall and Year 10 invited residents from the Brooklea Retirement Village over for a High Tea function. I returned to work after completing cancer treatment in late May this year and I would like to thank Mrs Leonie Shucksmith who managed the department in my absence. She has done an amazing job, especially since she had to prepare for online learning during the shut-down. I would like to thank my department, who helped through an eventful year: Mrs Michelle Kenyon, Ms Tina Gibson and Ms Jo Long. I welcome Mrs Mel Sheppard to the department this year too. We look forward to next year, negotiating new Hospitality practice in an uncertain COVID era. Whatever 2021 holds, the Hospitality Department will meet the challenge with innovation and adaptation. Jude Head | Faculty Leader - Hospitality
Ignatius Park College 2020
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