Objectives Dorchester Primary School in Hull had established asuccessful after-school club. But some boys weren't that interested incoming. "We were struggling to find something that would attract thoseboys who weren't necessarily into football or that sport-minded,"explains study support co-ordinator Patti Bowers.
What was done The school set up a weekly after-school cookery class forYear 5 and 6 boys run by learning support assistant CaroleWhittaker.
Sessions take place in part of the school, which has a large table and acouple of cookers. The boys learn to make all kinds of food includingbread and pizza. "They just love it," reveals Bowers. "They like eatingthe food and taking it home. And because it is just boys they don't feelintimidated as there are no girls with them telling them what todo."
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