Kitchens

Each sub-school at Errington Special Education Centre is equipped with a fully functional kitchen, enabling students of all age groups to develop healthy cooking skills they can use throughout their lives.

Our kitchens feature stoves, ovens, microwaves, jaffle irons, refrigerators, and a wide range of standard household utensils, pots, and pans. Students have opportunities to undertake a variety of culinary experiences, from making simple toast to planning and preparing more complex meals.

For students with a keen interest in cooking and hospitality, we offer an extended program. Each week, these students work together to plan a meal, including identifying all required ingredients within a set budget. They then attend Coles or the Adelaide Central Market to source those ingredients, followed by a dedicated cooking day to create their chosen dish.

Some meals are enjoyed as lunch amongst the group, while others are incorporated into fundraising activities. Tied in with their commerce studies, students may sell their homemade creations—scones are a particular favourite—to raise funds for their class micro-business. Over the year, these earnings are saved and celebrated with a group meal at a restaurant, funded by their hard work.

Additionally, students sometimes prepare special ‘thank you’ treats for school sponsors, acknowledging their valued support of Errington.

Recognising the diverse abilities and interests of our students, all cooking programs are tailored to meet individual needs. What unites everyone is the enjoyment of this collaborative activity, often enhanced by the fresh fruit and vegetables harvested from our own school gardens—helping to encourage lifelong healthy eating habits.