5th year L.C journal task 2014-2015
A big well done to the 5th years who completed their gelatinisation journal assignment today. A sweet tasty tangy treat! Yum Yum ♥
Category Archives: Food Studies
The cookery exam is around the corner ♥
Update on the practical exam! The Home Economics 2014 tasks have been issued by the Department of Education and can be accessed here jc_tasks_2014 (1) The cookery practical will take place before the Easter holidays between the 31st of March and the 11th of April. The final dates will be released in the next week. The … Continue reading
Happiness is Homemade- The wait is over, have a look at our fantastic dishes ♥
The young ladies in St Dominic’s completed their 3-R-trail for the Fine Dine At Mine – Cookery Competition. RESEARCH- RESTAURANT – RECIPE! The students were required to enter their favourite restaurant dish suitable for two people, main course only! The deadline was last week so now we would like to show you our impressive dishes. The competition gave the … Continue reading
Eating Disorder Awareness Week in St Dominic’s Secondary School #HomeEconomics
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) began last Monday, not only nationally but here in St Dominic’s Secondary School also. Eating disorders depict more about the person than the food that is or is not eaten. Whether a person is anorexic, bulimic or binge eating, the disorder often discloses an issue of control, vulnerability and … Continue reading
Don’t knock it until you try it! Taste testing with a twist
Strive for progress not perfection ♥ A taste testing and sensory analysis workshop on the different classifications of fruit took place in room 40 last week when Ms Mills and Ms Cogavin realised that many students had never tasted some of the fresh fruit that are available in our local supermarkets. The students needed some … Continue reading
Revision time! Calling all 3rd and 6th years- Success doesn’t happen overnight keep your eye on the prize and don’t give up
The mocks are around the corner girls, get a head start and download your revision list and do your best. Third years you can access your revision list by clicking 3rd year revision list 2014 and sixth years can access your revision list by clicking 6th year revision list 2014. →Best of luck with all the study … Continue reading
Top study hacks to improve your grades in Home Economics ♥
1. Go for a walk or a light jog to boost your memory and your concentration. Aim to take at least 30 minutes out of your day girls to exercise to improve your performance in exams. 2. Labhair amach os ard! Read out aloud instead of reading into yourself. 3. Make flashcards and stick post-its … Continue reading
Five a day for your Mental Health as well as a healthy balanced diet in St Dominic’s Secondary School
Five-a-day which is not only for physical health and well being it can be adapted to show the steps on how we can be proactive in taking care and looking after our mental health in our school community in St.Dominic’s Secondary School. It is so important to include your five portions of fruit and vegetables … Continue reading
“You only live once lick the wooden spoon ” A messy kitchen is a sign of hard work
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
She discovered she could have her cake and eat it too.. she just needed to put on her apron and bake it :)
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
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