Never has there been a better time to study Home Economics. I’ve tried to come up with my top 12 reasons for you to think about studying Home Economics for the Junior and Leaving Certificate Cycle . Hopefully you will find this helpful.
Comhghairdeas ó chroí libh a chailíní. Mar a deireann Nora Roberts ” If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” ~ Nora Roberts LC 2015 Home Economics HL Eacnamaíocht Bhaile Ardleibhéal … Continue reading
To all my exam years keep up the good work, summer is around the corner, you are on the homestretch now. Just like hurdles (sack race/tug of war) in a race you must (jump) get back up no matter what the outcomes are. You have to finish the race and give it your 💯%. No … Continue reading
This poem has a very simply message. Change one thing and see how different things can be 🌟 I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost… I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. I walk down … Continue reading
Monday morning- I’m sure everyone has their “I’m ready for this week” attitude at the ready. As we have a busy few weeks ahead of us it is important to remember that there are three choices in life ladies, you can either give up, give in, or give it your all. People often say that motivation … Continue reading
The cookery practical will take place after Easter holidays from the 22nd-24th of April. 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 … Continue reading
Maith sibh cailíní rinne sibh an-obair innu sna scrúdaithe. Mock exams can provide a valuable insight into the areas where perhaps you are struggling in Home Economics, a benchmark of your knowledge or where you need to focus or refocus your revision for the actual Leaving Certificate exam. Today you sat your pre run, there … Continue reading
Let’s remember that the mock examinations are not there as punishment or to make you feel disheartened ar scor ar bith, instead look at them as a way of testing how much information you have learnt up until now and to practice your exam technique. Don’t limit your challenges ladies challenge your limits- but remember … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Giving up is no longer in your list of options ladies, never let your head hang down! If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up to the challenge, Sometimes we forget to see that something special within us that you may have overlooked. With a busy few days ahead … Continue reading
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