Hannah King

Last week, the Year 3 children in Class 7 embarked on a delicious trip to Pizza Express in Truro to learn the art of making authentic Margherita pizza. The trip linked to their DT and science learning about preparing savoury dishes and digestion.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, the children were warmly welcomed by the Head Chef, who gave them a brief introduction to the history of Margherita pizza. He explained how the dish, named after Queen Margherita of Italy, features the colours of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil.

The class quickly got to work, donning aprons and chef hats that made them look like mini pizzaiolos (pizza chefs). The Head Chef guided them step-by-step, starting with stretching and shaping the dough. Next came the layering of toppings. Each child spread a generous ladle of tomato sauce over their dough, carefully sprinkled mozzarella, and finally a sprinkle of dried basil leaves.

While the pizzas baked in the restaurant’s oven, the children discussed what they had learnt from the trip and linked it to their science learning on digestion.

Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived! The warm, bubbly pizzas were brought out, boxed up and given back to the children ready to be taken home to their families. The trip was a resounding success, blending education with an unforgettable culinary experience. A few children commented on the mini-bus back to school, “This was the best trip ever!”

Year 3 returned to school with happy hearts and a new appreciation for the art of pizza-making. It’s safe to say this will be a day they’ll remember for a long time!