J5 pupils at Sidcot Junior School have combined creativity, science, and community spirit to produce their own family recipe book as part of their recent STEM Week.
Throughout the week, students worked closely with the School’s catering department to learn about ingredients, quantities, and the importance of reducing food waste. Applying this knowledge, they experimented with different combinations to develop their own original recipes before carefully writing and compiling them into a finished book.
The project was inspired by Sidcot School’s ongoing support for Cheddar Valley Food Bank. As one of the organisation’s most prolific contributors, the School wanted to deepen its impact. The pupils therefore designed their recipe book to accompany future donations, with a focus on meals that can be made using the types of ingredients most commonly given to food banks.
By doing so, the children hope to provide practical support and inspiration to families receiving donations, helping ensure that ingredients are used in nutritious, simple, and delicious ways.
The recipe book will now be included alongside the School’s regular food bank contributions, extending the impact of each donation beyond the ingredients themselves. To download your copy, please see here.
