A unique new kitchen facility that will promote healthy eating amongst youngsters was officially opened today at Moncreiffe Primary School, Perth by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead.

The purpose-built 'Masterchefs and Maestros' learning area has been in the planning for the last four years and was funded by the school's parents' group, Friends of Moncreiffe, along with Perth & Kinross Council.


'Masterchefs and Maestros' has been supported by Graeme Pallister, the chef at 63 Tay Street restaurant, who has provided crucial advice on the project. He will also be involved in devising the cooking programme and teaching pupils how to come up with healthy and tasty meals.

Moncreiffe Primary's headteacher, Karen Young, explained: "The kitchen is the first purpose-built facility of its kind in an existing Perth and Kinross School, and we are very happy that Mr Lochhead has joined us today to open it.

"We are extremely proud to have this at our school. It is a lovely kitchen with great facilities, and I'm sure that the children will really enjoy learning in it."

(GK)