A pinch of patience a dash of kindness a spoonful of laughter and a heap of smiles was to be seen during the Cool Dudes cooking programme on Wednesday in St. Dominics. The dirty dishes certainly had a tale to tell! The girls learned all about the importance of including fibre in their diets, which foods … Continue reading
  Today was quite eventful in the Home Economics kitchen in St Dominic’s Secondary School! The 3rd years were busy practicing for their mock cookery practical and showed excellent time management, organisation and cooperation. The ladies cooked delicious banana and blueberry muffins and golden crisp sausage rolls. Take a look at a simple step by step … Continue reading
If you want the grades girls it is going to require your time and your commitment. You need to designate a place in your house to study, organise it and establish a routine. You should aim to complete three hours study each evening and at least 3+ hours study a day at the weekend but … Continue reading
Everyone deserves to sparkle- The Oscar for the best actresses goes to â The Calcium CailĂnĂ agus bĂĄinne blĂĄsta! The second year Home Economics class entered into the National Dairy Council’s Milk it Awards http://milkitawards.ie/ before Christmas. The girls had to decide how to promote the importance of dairy to their peers and to brainstorm how … Continue reading
The young ladies in St Dominicâs have eagerly started on their 3-R-trail for the Fine Dine At Mine â Cookery Competition. RESEARCH- RESTAURANTÂ – RECIPE! The students are required to enter their favourite restaurant dish suitable for two people, main course only! The competition gives students an opportunity to create tasty, healthy and affordable restaurant … Continue reading
Today in St Dominicâs the preventative Bullying policy workshop took place for all 3rd, 5th and 6th year students. Sr. Liz spent a session with the classes discussing different forms of bullying, with particular emphasis on cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can be detrimental to a personâs mental and physical wellbeing. âIn Ireland an estimated 31% of primary students and … Continue reading
After school study for 6th years began today and will continue every Thursday from 3.30-5.00. These classes will concentrate on specific topics, exam advice and guidelines on how to enhance your exam results in Home Economics. After school classes for 3rd years will continue every Monday from 3.50-4.30. Â It is important that you attend all … Continue reading
The mocks are fast approaching and the 3rd and 6th years are feeling the pressure however it is important that we take a break from our studies and take part in extra curricular activities to give the brain a break! The girls are not only eager in the kitchen but eager on the pitch as … Continue reading
Today in St Dominic’s we had a very active evening as the 1st and 2nd years armed themselves with their wooden spoons and tackled the kitchen. The cooking club was launched along with the Cool Dudes programme and many students demonstrated their cooking skills and enthusiasm about affordable healthy eating, baking and Home Economics. I … Continue reading
Today the second years were busy cooking a tasty affordable light lunch that is rich in high biological protein (Chicken), Vitamin C (Peppers) and the tortilla wraps contained high amounts of carbohydrates however whole grain wraps would have provided a healthier alternative. We also looked at different ways that you can âwrap and rollâ the chicken fajitas. … Continue reading
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