What a “choco-tastic” day we had at Norton Junior School! Our halls were filled with the most divine aromas as we welcomed two wonderful representatives from Doncaster College for an unforgettable Chocolate Workshop. All 120 children became master chocolatiers for the afternoon, diving headfirst into the delicious world of cocoa to craft their very own chocolate lollies!
We didn’t just snack, though; we traveled back in time to discover how the ancient Aztecs and Mayans first valued cocoa beans as currency. From learning about the lush cacao trees of Central and South America to understanding the “more cacao, less sweet” mantra of experts like Hotel Chocolat, our budding chefs learned that chocolate is a true global treasure.
We even debated the great mystery: is white chocolate actually chocolate? (Spoiler: without those cocoa solids, it’s technically a confectionary imposter!) . Whether it was dark, milk, or ruby, the smiles on the children’s faces proved that chocolate truly is the ultimate mood enhancer. A massive thank you to Doncaster College for helping us make such sweet memories!
