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01 Angel US University Offers Wells Food Festival
02 Jack, Jenny and Casey at
Wells Food Festival Upper Sixth students have signed for a host of Upper Sixth Food, Science and Nutrition students
03 English Schools Chess prestigious US universities. Ewan was awarded developed, planned, and prepared a selection of
Regional final
04 Brilliance Breakfast a host of Ivy League offers, eventually accepting goods to sell at Wells Food Festival. As part of
Princeton. He is a top academic and swimmer their curriculum, students worked collaboratively
and will be taking a gap year before joining them in the school’s kitchen to produce a range of goods
in 2026 and athlete Eden received six, full free- for sale. The process involved recipe development,
ride offers before accepting UFlorida to start in ingredient sourcing, budgeting, portioning, and
September 2025. Lucas received offers from the time management – all vital skills for students
highly respected Boston University, Northeastern working towards advanced qualifications in food
University and George Washington University. and nutrition.
Angel studied A levels in art, economics and maths
and will be attending Cornell University to major in On festival day, students set up and managed
architecture. the stall within the bustling market environment,
engaging with customers and handling food sales.
The group raised £285.50, which was donated
directly to the Street Food Bank. This project not
only allowed students to apply their skills in a real-
world setting but also highlighted the importance
of community engagement and food sustainability.

6 The Year at Millfield 2024/2025