Muffin madness ♥

by Ms.Mills

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Don’t forget to complete your homework under the recipe section ladies…

http://homeeconomicsteacher.com/junior-cycle-home-economics/recipes/Home Economics 25 November

Little did the first years know that they would be treated to a relaxing day at the spa today 🍌

by Ms.Mills

©

Looking forward to seeing the creative custom made labels on Friday. Click Skin care  to try make your very own products at home.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Evaulation of the class

The Appearance:

“The exfoliator was a bland cream colour. The cleanser was an off white colour with a hint of green.The toner was a green colour. The face mask was also a green colour with a hint of white.There wasn’t a distinctive smell from the homemade products but the exfoliator smelled like porridge *hint* there was porridge oats in it. Compared to shop bought products personally I think the homemade products were better because we knew exactly what was being put into the exfoliator, toner, cleanser and face mask”

“Over all today’s class was a fun experience”. Chloe S, 1st Year Home Economics Rann na Feirste.

Giving a new lease of life to a once loved piece of furniture🎨👍🌺🚪

by Ms.Mills

Decopatch

The TY home economics were busy being thrifty and nifty today giving the tables a quirky new face lift down in 6th year Kitchen, here in St Dominic’s Secondary School Ballyfermot. Upcycling school furniture can increase its value in the eyes of the students and make it more attractive. Painting or decoupaging furniture is a clever way to cover unsightly “autographs” that have been left on the tables over the years✏️✒️! Click here to follow a step by step tutorial on decoupage- Decopatch

A classroom is a great big canvas throw paint on it!

by Ms.Mills

A busy weekend, just the finishing touches to complete! Fantastic teamwork demonstrated by all involved especially our helpers Tara, Joe and Leah. https://twitter.com/tara_kdm/status/531461580010295296

IMG_9084.JPG

IMG_9082.JPG

IMG_9072.JPG

IMG_9034.JPG

IMG_9063.JPG

IMG_9078.JPG

The fondest of memories are gathered around the table, or a tin of paint and brushes ♥

by Ms.Mills

kitchen

1. Clear the room of all tables, chairs, decorations, light and equipment that can be moved.

2.Move anything that can’t be removed into the middle of the room and cover it in plastic or old sheets to protect against splatters of paint.

3.Remove any cobwebs or dust.

4.Put paper or sheets on the floor.

5.Fill in any nail holes, hairline cracks and sand down afterwards.

6.Clean the walls and surfaces that will be painted with sugar soap or fairy liquid and warm water.

7.Cut in about 3cm from the ceiling and skirting boards with matching color.

8.Tape off light switches edges of areas that will not be painted (press, windows, woodwork, floor, ceiling to protect them form getting splattered. 

9.Read the tin of paint before starting, to see how long it will need to dry.

10. Paint 

11.Remove masking tape and complete touch ups.

12. wait for paint to dry, clean up your area.

“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” Socrates

by Ms.Mills

Sometimes there are things in the world we cannot change, but it’s amazing how making some changes to the environment in which we are in everyday can really create and increase opportunities to succeed and participate to our full potential. I’m now introducing our new height adjustable kitchen unit. The Home Economics department are delighted with their gift from the “fairy pumpkin godmother” over midterm break, just in time for the extreme makeover taking place this Saturday! The transition year students have a busy few days ahead of them, washing down walls, covering units and organising a smooth fun filled Saturday afternoon in school, with the help of family and friends. Paint brushes at the ready “please excuse the mess.. we build memories here.

IMG_8943

Extreme makeover kitchen edition ❤️

by Ms.Mills

The ladies in the TY Home Economics class were busy putting their plan into action under the strict supervision of team leaders Jade, Emily, Tori and Ellen. Delegation , direction, communication, reliability, active participation, cooperation, flexibility are only a few key ingredients that bind a team together. 

IMG_8775.JPG

Wicked witches’ hats, creepy crawlies and spooky decorating <3

by Ms.Mills

1st years make sure to have your step by step method completed in your recipe copy as well as your completed detailed evaluation (be honest and be a top food critic). Do not forget to copy your cookery terms into your copybook, you will be tested during a game of “heads up” in class! Well done today in cookery class make sure to look at the “hall of fame” to see who is the chef of the week this week 👍

IMG_8757.JPG