Provisional practical exam session timetable 2014

by Ms.Mills

Girls I hope all your research and study is coming along well, do not forget to email me your work by Tuesday at the latest at msmillshomeeconomicsteacher@gmail.com. We have a busy few weeks ahead of us so it is important that you get focused! Well done in your mock examinations, we have learned a lot from them!

Please take a look at the provisional time table for practical exam this is not set in stone. Click here Practical exam session 3rd years 2014.

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Thursday 20th march after school

5.00- 6.45– Leanne Mc G,Courtney N, Elizabeth O’B, Megan M, Aimee O, Nicole G, Mary B, Esther J, Jessica K, Megan F, Michaela B,  Tanya B, Niamh N.

Monday 24th March 3.50-6.00

Brittany M, Annie W, Tori K, Alison T, Lauren O’ C, Laura B, Casey H, Chelsea K, Caroline C

Tuesday 25th March 3.10-5.30

Niamh R, Jade K, Emily O’B, Chloe B, Shannon I, Precious O, April L, Cassandra O’D, Niamh S

 

5th year L.C journal task 2014-2015

by Ms.Mills

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A big well done to the 5th years who completed their gelatinisation journal assignment today. A sweet tasty tangy treat!  Yum Yum ♥

The cookery exam is around the corner ♥

by Ms.Mills

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)

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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 cookery exam is worth 35% of the overall grade for Junior Certificate Home Economics. That is 210 marks (H) and 270 (0) . The remaining 90 marks is awarded for the textile craft you have completed. Firstly you will be given 30 minutes for your preparation before the exam. During this time the examiner will not be in the room. The task that you have selected will have to be completed within 90 minutes. This is important when you are researching and selecting your different dishes. Students must evaluate their dish in the exam, if this is not completed within the 90 minutes, marks will be lost!

A few helpful tips √

  1. Maximum use should be made of fresh ingredients and the use of convenience foods should be kept to a minimum to allow candidates to demonstrate their culinary skills and application of cooking principles.
  2. Advance preparation of ingredients should be minimal i.e. ingredients may be weighed, vegetables may be washed but not peeled or chopped etc.
  3. Candidates will be required to clean tools and equipment used as part of the task and to leave them on the table until checked by examiner.

Afterschool practical classes for 3rd years

Starting Thursday: 13/03/2013 (3.20-5.30)

Wednesday:

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Take a look at your task brief and booklet to be filled in here Food Practical Exam 2014 task 1Food Practical Exam 2014 task 2 Food Practical Exam 2014 task 3 Food Practical Exam 2014 task 4 a Food Practical Exam 2014 task 5 a Food Practical Exam 2014 task 6 a Food Practical Exam 2014 task 7 a

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Happiness is Homemade- The wait is over, have a look at our fantastic dishes ♥

by Ms.Mills

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 students an opportunity to experiment with different ingredients, herbs, spices, healthier alternatives and thinking outside the box! The girls used rapeseed oil and recognised the benefits of using rapeseed oil when cooking http://www.donegalrapeseedoilco.com/HealthNutrition.htm.

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Fingers crossed our delicious dishes get through to the next stage of the competition!

After all,  taithí a dhéanann máistreacht! Well done to all who took part.

“a journey of discovery, creativity and a whole lot of fun” Ms Mills

Eating Disorder Awareness Week in St Dominic’s Secondary School #HomeEconomics

by Ms.Mills

unnamedNational 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 fear in the sufferer. It reveals itself on a physical level and often leads friends and family to focus on the extra weight, or the skin and bones, instead of the mental health element of trying to control weight and body image issues.

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Eating disorders can be grouped by a variety of eating behaviours such as: Self-starvation – by fasting and/or food restriction. Purging -by self-induced vomiting, over-exercising, or laxative abuse. Bingeing – by consuming quantities of food beyond what the body needs to satisfy hunger.

Eating disorders can be seen as a way of coping with emotional distress, or as a symptom of underlying issues. Eating disorders are not primarily about food people can and do recover. Eating disorders can affect anyone! (BODYWHYS, 2014)

Eating disorders can be quite damaging to the body, both physically and emotionally, and people can get trapped or become captured in the destructive cycle of the eating disorder without knowing how to cope with it. Eating disorders are not solely based on food and weight, but also a person’s identity and self-confidence. Eating disorders may have a detrimental impact on family and friends.

Over the past week the learners have been busy researching the main eating disorders:  Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. What causes an eating disorder? Celebrities who have suffered from an eating disorder in particular Demi Lovato, Lindsay Lohan and Kesha. We looked at how to recognise different signs and symptoms and the importance of taking time out to talk about your problems instead of hiding them as Demi Lovato stated “Recovery doesn’t have a day off…..I don’t think there is a finish line I just think you keep going”(Lovato, 2012). Finally, the girls designed awareness posters for the school and they are quite thought provoking! Well done to all involved!

At this point it is important to note that if any student requires any added information or support you can ask any teacher, especially Ms Mills and Ms Cogavin they will all be more than willing to help! A problem shared is a problem halved!

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Don’t knock it until you try it! Taste testing with a twist

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Strive for progress not perfection ♥

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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 experience with the food first therefore they had a number of classes focused on the importance of fruit in their daily diets. The students were hesitant at first to try the new fruits however once they started to taste the scrumptious, tasty, yummy, mouth-watering fruit they were reluctant to stop!

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“Sensory Analysis is a scientific discipline used to evoke, measure, analyse and interpret reactions to those characteristics of foods and materials as they are perceived by the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing”

The students examined the fruits with the use of their sense organs i.e. sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing. They also used their five senses to examine the characteristics, the appearance, flavour aroma, texture and sound of the fruit.

Maith sibh cailíní! 🙂

“A vibrant, enjoyable, interesting and worthwhile afternoon” Ms Mills

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Revision time! Calling all 3rd and 6th years- Success doesn’t happen overnight keep your eye on the prize and don’t give up

by Ms.Mills

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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 and don’t forget to hand up exam questions for constructive feedback and tips on how to answer questions better.

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Top study hacks to improve your grades in Home Economics ♥

by Ms.Mills

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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.

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2. Labhair amach os ard! Read out aloud instead of reading into yourself.

3. Make flashcards and stick post-its up with definitions, key points on topics on the fridge, on your mirror, on the walls and even in your wardrobe…places where you regularly go and sit!

4. Give yourself a  small treat or a reward when you complete a section, topic or chapter. Try to make things fun!

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5.Peer teach,  teach each other. Test yourself to see if you understand the information by teaching your friend about it for example, the properties, functions, RDA, sources and deficiencies of Vitamin B.

6. Study in a group. Studying together in groups will help you discuss topics and how to answer past questions, share resources and help keep each other motivated.

7. Make mind maps for each topic on one page! ‘All in one method’ to studying !

8. Draw pictures to help you remember easier! Picture paints a thousand words.

9. Refrain from using social media Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or twitter (unless it is to follow @msmillshomeec and for educational purposes! These are distracting when you are studying!

10. Use Youtube to help explain some areas of the course that you find difficult. Youtube can explain the information in a short time frame.

11. Take study breaks every 40 minutes as your focus and concentration is not as effective after long periods of times. You will not absorb the information!

12. Cleachtadh a dhéanann máistreacht– practice, practice, practice! Practicing sample answers to past exam questions can help train your brain to take in information. Designate yourself the allocated time for each question and look at the breakdown of your exam in the previous posts! 6TH years there is a new trial paper available here.

13. Do not pull an all-nighter!  Make sure to get enough sleep the nights leading up to your exams.

14. Be positive– you have come so far, be proud of yourselves girls ♥

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Five a day for your Mental Health as well as a healthy balanced diet in St Dominic’s Secondary School

by Ms.Mills
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 in your daily diet but  you must also look after your mental health and keep your mind and body happy and healthy #timetotalk  https://bitly.com/shorten/
 
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Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn the light on. Girls it is important that you connect with the people around you, with family, friends, staff in the school, neighbours at home, work or in your local community http://bit.ly/1fskZBw

 Be active- Go for a walk or run join the running club, GAA, tag rugby, camogie or soccer. Step outside go for a ‘dander’, play a game or  dance to your favourite song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrbM1l_BoI, or even discover a new activity- like zumba, pilates or hot yoga!

Take notice of things around you be curious, be aware of yourself, be aware of others and pay attention to others. Open your eyes girls and notice the positive welcoming world around you.

 Get involved- Have a say contribute in your classes, get involved in discussions and what’s happening in your life. Look for opportunities to make your voice heard and listened to! It might give you a sense of accomplishment which will boost your confidence http://bit.ly/1evLOGW

 Give a helping hand. Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone or even smile, after all a “smile goes miles”. Volunteer your time girls, help each other with homework, study tips and ways of coping with the stress that comes with exams. Join a group or the extracurricular activities available in the school “what’s that coming over the hill its Ms Mills GAA team”

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For more information on your five a day for mental health take a look at http://www.foroige.ie/sites/default/files/Youth%20Mental%20Health%20Resource.pdf

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http://www.jigsaw.ie/page/five-day-your-mental-health

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“You only live once lick the wooden spoon ” A messy kitchen is a sign of hard work

by Ms.Mills

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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 have a high fibre content, the Recommended Daily Allowance(RDA) of fibre (25g-30g per day) content and whipped up a dreamy wholesome vegetable soup and wholemeal scones that were just as tasty and delicious as white scones. The wholemeal scones provide us with a better source of fibre compared to white scones and provide us with a slow release of energy that will keep your hunger locked up! A great evening all round, sár obair cailíní! comhghairdeachas!

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