Cooking after school It is compulsory that you attend at the time below! A week today girls pressure is on! Will the following girls please bring their ingredients on.. Monday 31st March 3.50-6.00 Brittany M, Niamh R, Elizabeth O B Nicole S, Emma D, Lauren O’ C, Shannon I, Lauren R, Emily O’ B, Chelsea, Jessica … Continue reading
Delighted to announce, out of 1350 students, that Simone O’ Toole (5th year) is through to the All Island Cook Off for Fine Dine at Mine 2014 in St. Angela’s College on the 7th May. Just in time for World Home Economics day today! It is amazing what you can rustle up in the kitchen here … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
A big well done to the 5th years who completed their gelatinisation journal assignment today. A sweet tasty tangy treat! Yum Yum ♥
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
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
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
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
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
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
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