Bush Cooking is a wonderful way for students to enjoy the bush while catering for the group.
Recommended Staff : Student Ratio for this Activity:- 1 : 6
(Blackwood Staff can never be considered as part of any staff : student ratio during the delivery of any lesson)
From cooking damper on a stick, or, in a camp oven to gourmet meals, use your imagination as your inspiration. Just because you are cooking on a fire, doesn't mean you cannot be creative, innovative or inventive with your menus and meals.
Plan your meals. Talk to the students & staff about what they'd like to cook. Check for any allergies or dietary needs within your group. Prepare and provide your ingredients and you're ready to go. So get your group together, gather around your fire and cook up some delicious bush delights for everyone to enjoy.
Minimum time allocation: 1.5hr
Curriculum learning area/capability:
- ELA – Speaking and Listening: Language for interaction, Expressing and developing ideas
- SCSO – Social Awareness and Management: Collaboration
THIS ACTIVITY CANNOT BE CONDUCTED ON DAYS OF TOTAL FIRE BAN
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1970 - Bush Cooking established at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre