Oh what a night!
I would like to say a huge thank you and well done to all the students who were involved in the open night lastnight. Maith sibh, you all showed great teamwork and commitment to the subject #teamhomeeconomics
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It’s Christmas time 🌟
‘Tis the season of self-indulgence! A Yule log is a perfect Christmas treat, easy to make and suitable for any xmas party. The transition year students did great work today.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together
We can learn a lot from a snail and a caterpillar. #Teamwork #lifelearning #shareexperiences #worktogether #foodforthought http://youtu.be/hRiWgx4sHGg http://www.upworthy.com/check-out-this-adorable-cartoon-that-explains-privilege-in-the-most-nonconfrontational-way-possible
Home Economics teaching vital life skills
How to do we solve this issue? Make Home Economics compulsory. Home Economics provides students with vital life skills, how to plan and cook nutritious and economical meals and how to select healthy nutritious food for themselves and their family #foodeducation #foodliteracy#makehomeeconomicscompulsory #nomoreexcuses #foodliteracy#homeeconomics #confidenceintheirpreparation How to do we solve this issue? Make Home Economics … Continue reading
St Dominic’s Secondary School’s junk kouture entry- fingers crossed!
Take a look at our Junk Kouture entry this year “A tell tale heart” here in St Dominic’s Secondary Ballyfermot. Up until recently mental health was considered a subject of taboo, the newspaper was a core feature of our design in order to demonstrate the power of media to influence optimism and fear. The layers … Continue reading
1st year Home Economics JCSP cross- curricular presentation
Ladies as part of your JCSP project I would like you to research the following areas in relation to the Celts. What they wore? Where did they source their raw materials that they used to make their clothes? How did they dye their clothes? What did they use as make up? Mac? Rimmel? Who were … Continue reading
TY fashion journal 23rd January 2015
© Students must complete a fashion journal as part of their end of module assessment. 1. Choose a fashion designer (e.g. Giorgio Armani,Mary Quant) or a fashion era (e.g. swinging sixties). 2.Find examples of the style of clothing linked to the designer or era and explain the influences behind the designs. 3.You must give a detailed … Continue reading
Giving a new lease of life to a once loved piece of furniture🎨👍🌺🚪
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
A classroom is a great big canvas throw paint on it!
A busy weekend, just the finishing touches to complete! Fantastic teamwork demonstrated by all involved especially our helpers Tara, Joe and Leah. https://twitter.com/tara_kdm/status/531461580010295296 Show learners that you value creativity, that you not only allow it but also actively engage in it #homeeconomics pic.twitter.com/bHnxVGJc4x — Ms Mills (@msmillshomeec) November 9, 2014
The fondest of memories are gathered around the table, or a tin of paint and brushes ♥
1. Clear the room of all tables, chairs, decorations, light and equipment that can be moved. 2.Move anything that can’t be removed into the middle of the room and cover it in plastic or old sheets to protect against splatters of paint. 3.Remove any cobwebs or dust. 4.Put paper or sheets on the floor. 5.Fill in … Continue reading
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