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6th year Easter revision 11th April 2015

by Ms.Mills

© © We are into the last stretch,  9weeks to go, open up that school bag and get your revision done while you have the time over the next two weeks. Easter revision class is on Saturday the 11th of April 2015. This will be an intensive three our revision course that will run from 10-1.00. … Continue reading →

Balanced eating for different age groups

by Ms.Mills

¨Energy is measured in kilocalories  (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ) Nutrient Kcal/kJ Protein Carbohydrate Fat Alcohol 4kcal/17kJ 4kcal/17kJ 9kcal/37kJ 7kcal/29kJ Outline the factors affecting energy requirements 1.Age Young people require more energy as they are growing rapidly & tend to be very active.  As people get older energy requirements decrease, together with their BMR (Basal Metabolic … Continue reading →

Táimid chomh gnóthach le gaoth Mhárta- Busy Bees

by Ms.Mills

We have a very busy day planned tomorrow in the kitchen. The transition year students are taking over the kitchen to prepare a healthy “spice bag” alternative. The fakeaway is the new takeaway here in St Dominic’s Secondary school. We endeavour to carry out measurable small steps to achieve positive healthy changes to students day-to-day diets’. … Continue reading →