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
What an inspiring day the Home Economics department had on Friday. We were so luckily to have Chef Emanuel with us, who so kindly gave his time to us to demonstrate how to fine dine as a family on a budget, using basic ingredients you would find in your kitchen fridge and cupboard. We have … Continue reading
âWe are delighted to announce as part of World Home Economics Day 21st March 2015 the Home Economics Department in St Dominicâs Secondary School are holding a âThyme Out to Tease your Taste Buds â event on Friday the 20th of March. The event begins at 1.10pm until 3.10pm. We are looking forward to … Continue reading
        ©Calcium © Ceist 1:Outline 10 sources of calcium. Ceist 2. Discuss the deficiencies associated with a diet lacking in Calcium. Ceist 3. State the RDA of Calcium. Ceist 4. Design a balanced dinner for a growing teenager who needs to increase their intake of Calcium.
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
The transition years experimented with a variety of ingredients today. Pad Thai Pad Thai has been around following the end of WWII. As Pad is a Thai word for stir-fried. In Thailand, Pad Thai is very popular however most famously sold as street food. There are many ways to cook Pad Thai and sometimes depends … Continue reading
Maith sibh cailĂnĂ rinne sibh an-obair innu sna scrĂșdaithe. Â 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. Â Today you sat your pre run, there … Continue reading
© Recipe- Jamie Oliver Brilliant Brownies
First years were busy cutting out their pattern today for their Christmas Owls. We will track our steps and keep you all up to date đ
A few wise words as December is around the corner and well, the last month of the year ladies. Â Why don’t we slow down and take a look at how your revision plan is working or if it is not working effectively, how can we improve it. What have you accomplished and where are you … Continue reading
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