Get Real: Cooking For A Cause
Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.
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Description
Tuesday 4 July 2023: Cooking for a Cause
Today's cause: to be confirmed.
Today's programme will kick off with an inspirational talk (speaker to be confirmed).
Following the talk, cooking tutor June Renwick will work with the children in Selwyn College's food-tech kitchens to cook healthy meals for people in need including a starter, a main and a dessert. The beneficiaries of today's food will be confirmed. In addition to learning about food preparation and cooking, the children will learn about preventing food waste.
Timetable
- 9 AM - 9:30 AM Inspirational activist
- 9:30 - 10 AM Morning tea (supported by Selwyn College Cause Corps students)
- 10 AM - 12:30 PM Morning cooking session with June
- 12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
- 1:30 - 4:30 PM Afternoon cooking session with June
About Get Real - Social and Environmental Awareness for Kids
This programme is a collaboration between Selwyn Community Education and GetReal (for more information contact GetReal at email: nz.getreal@gmail.com or via their website www.getreal.org.nz)
Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.
Each day - Monday through Friday - we will focus on a different topic and activity (see below for details).
The programme runs from 3 - 7 July 2023 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Places are limited, so book early. Enrolment for individual days is welcomed however preference will be given to those attending several days or the whole week. If you have any questions, please enquire at the office. In order to create the best experience, the number of participants will be kept to 15 children for most sessions.
Monday 3 July 2023: Crafting for a Cause
Today's cause: to be confirmed.
Tuesday 4 July 2023: Cooking for a Cause
Today's cause: to be confirmed.
Wednesday 5 July 2023: Art for a Cause
Today's cause: Valuing our tūpuna.
Thursday 6 July 2023: Growing for a Cause
Today's cause: Valuing our environment.
Friday 7 July 2023: Drama for a Cause - Bringing it all Together
Today's cause: Developing empathy, compassion and kindness.
