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TasTAFE teachers return from Germany Culinary Olympics as medallists
“The team all gelled really well and had a great time despite the high-pressure environment. We built lifelong relationships with each other,” added Michael. Both said the experience would enhance their teaching skills at TasTAFE. “It will really help in how to give constructive and honest feedback to students in the right way, it puts you in the mind of a student and is a reminder on how important the delivery of feedback is. It’s important not to lose the truth in what’s happening, good feedback is about helping find a solution,” said Stephen. Both Michael and Stephen are members of the Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) and have been instrumental in forming a partnership between ACF and TasTAFE Drysdale Drysdale Hobart hosted ACF’s Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year competition on 16 April with strong performances by all competitors.
Two TasTAFE Drysdale cookery teachers have returned home from the Culinary Olympics in Germany with a silver and a bronze medal. Stephen Lunn and Michael Norton represented Australia in February as part of the nine-person team, competing against some of the world’s best chefs from 23 countries. In addition to the success of the senior Culinary Olympic team, the Australian junior team featuring former TasTAFE apprentice, Steph Lawler, also brought home a sliver and a bronze medal.
Stephen and Michael say they learned a lot and are looking forward to the 2028 Culinary Olympics.
“There’s unfinished business now. We have four years to spend getting ready for our next opportunity,” Australian vice-captain, Stephen Lunn, said.
BELOW: TasTAFE Cookery teachers, Stephen Lunn and Michael Norton with their medals from the Culinary Olympics
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