We will be busy analysing our food choices to see are we getting the correct amount and type of nutrients for optimum health.
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Learning for life with Home Economics
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.
Sway your way to success🔝💯👍📲
Well done to the ladies in 1st year who were very creative in making their own sways to help them with revision. https://sway.com/DScHJMO0V6a4tKKl https://sway.com/9-LLluHfvDBHh-mX Vitamins & Minerals “The need to be right all the time is the biggest bar to new ideas. It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be … Continue reading
JC Home Economics Easter revision 11th April
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
Eating disorder awareness week
© Interesting research http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/high-court-order-allows-tube-feeding-against-will-of-woman-with-anorexia-1.2117312 http://www.independent.ie/videos/irish-news/video-eating-disorder-organisation-sees-30-increase-in-calls-31020733.html http://www.independent.ie/opinion/columnists/sinead-moriarty/being-healthy-is-much-more-important-than-being-thin-31020362.html http://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/mental-health/expert-links-selfies-with-a-rise-in-anorexia-nervosa-30964503.html http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/food-addiction-retraining-your-brain-to-eat-healthily-1.1995436 http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/eating-disorders-an-expert-opinion-1.1980560
Beating the back to school blues
The summer holidays are coming to an end and it is time to take the school bag out from under the bed and think about the new year that is ahead of you. While some of you are eager to start secondary school here in St. Dominic’s Secondary School or most importantly eager to start whipping … Continue reading
Keeping the balance in many ways in St Dominic’s- we have come so far don’t give up!
The mocks are fast approaching and the 3rd and 6th years are feeling the pressure however it is important that we take a break from our studies and take part in extra curricular activities to give the brain a break! The girls are not only eager in the kitchen but eager on the pitch as … Continue reading
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