ALTHOUGH few in the class had tasted camembert until the start of term, Cressy District High School year 9/10 applied science students can proudly say they have made their own cheese.
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As part of the Dairy Australia initiative Camembert in the Classroom, the school is one of eight in the North making cheese, which will be judged by the Australian Grand Dairy Awards deputy chief judge Russell Smith at Devonport on August 20.
Maths and science teacher Greg Titmuss said it was the first time the Dairy Australia program had been offered in Tasmania and it was a unique experience for the students that involved so many elements of science and food production.
``It's been something different for the students, they're certainly quite keen and enthusiastic about it all,'' Mr Titmuss said.
The day-long exercise saw the students in groups of three and four carry out the step-by-step process of making cheese starting with four litres of milk.
They also had to carry out correct food handling and production procedures.
Mr Titmuss said the day was not only about teaching the students how to make cheese, but for Dairy Australia to highlight possible careers in the industry.
At the same time as making the cheese the students have also been required to put together a multimedia presentation on the process, which will also be judged.
The presentations will be played while the cheeses are judged.
The winning group from the competing schools will walk away with $500.
