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 – The Calcium Cailíní agus báinne blásta! 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 Dominic’s have eagerly started on their 3-R-trail for the Fine Dine At Mine – Cookery Competition. RESEARCH- RESTAURANT – 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
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. 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 ‘wrap and roll’ the chicken fajitas. … Continue reading
The third years worked very well in today’s kitchen 13/01/2014 showing great teamwork skills, time management and paying attention to the key steps in the recipe. The students are getting all ready for the mock cookery practicals that are just around the corner! Today’s tasty bites were classic Tea Scones- 450g self- raising flour, 100g … Continue reading
Home Economics in St. Dominic’s Secondary School- Why should you do Home Economics? Here are a few reasons 🙂 “Home Economics is a subject where you will learn how to take care of yourself, others, your home and your environment. As Home Economics is a very practical subject, you will carry out a lot of … Continue reading
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