Oakhill Day School seeks to incorporate the education of healthy eating and positive food experiences in numerous ways including regular cooking classes, the utilization of a school garden, regular demonstrations and fun food activities in the dining hall.
Cooking Classes
Students in grades Pre-Toddler through 5th Grade will be offered educational cooking classes once or twice per month. These classes primarily include the use of whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The classes are taught by the Oakhill Day School Food and Beverage Department, our food service provider. The curriculum also offers the means to gain student acceptance for trying new foods.
School Garden
Oakhill Day School provides and cultivates a garden for its students. The garden is used throughout the curriculum. The garden allows for hands-on learning of biology and the life cycle of plants and allows students to see first-hand where their food comes from. The garden also supplements the food used in cooking classes and salad bars.
Fun Friday Demonstrations
Once per quarter, a Friday demonstration is provided in the dining hall during the lunch period. These demonstrations include presentations by local growers and farmers and allow for taste testing of fruits and vegetables, legumes, and grains. The demonstrations allow students to meet with growers from their communities and learn about the people who grow and produce their food. These demonstrations also expose students to new foods.
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