School Holiday STAR Programmes July 2025
In the recent July school holidays, high school students from various schools took part in our Secondary School Holiday STAR Programmes, designed to equip them with skills for the workforce.
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In our Café Cooking 101 course, students practiced their knife skills, basic food safety training & learnt how to make delicious & classic café dishes such as:
- Classic Mayonnaise
- Potato Salad
- Cheese Scones
- Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Shortcrust Pastry
- Eggs Benedict
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Students had fun mixing beverages & learning how to prepare & serve a selection of classic mocktails in our training restaurant/bar. Our popular Mocktail & Bartending course also includes a restaurant service workshop where you will learn how to set tables, interact with customers, take orders and present food and drinks.
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Western Springs College students pictured after completing their 3 day School Holiday Barista Part One course. They have now gained the skills to prepare espresso based beverages in a café setting, and an introduction to different varieties of coffee beans, their different growing locations and how these factors influence the taste of our coffee.
Schools that attended Secondary School Holiday STAR Programmes:
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Auckland Grammar
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Elim Christian College
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Glenfield College
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Macleans College
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Michael Park School
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Northcote College
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Northern Health School
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Orewa College
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Rangitoto College
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Selwyn College
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Takapuna Grammar School
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Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
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Westlake Boys' High School
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Westlake Girls' High School
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Western Springs College
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Whangaparāoa College
