TY Bake Sale
On Thursday 23rd January the TY Home Economics class baked and organised the running of a bake sale in the three buildings (Vocational School, Fatima and Feilms) at break time. The event was successful and they raised €190.
Jenny
1st Year Jesse Tree Activity
As part of their study on Judaism Ms. Cooney’s 1st year religion classes made a Jesse Tree which is like the family tree of Jesus. We use the tree to remind us of God’s promise. Students made biblical decorations for…
2nd Year Home Economics Interior Design Project 2013
As part of their Christmas Exam 2nd year students used the theory they learnt in class by making their dream bedroom in a shoe box. Well done to all students who put so much time and effort into their projects…
Work Experience at Neven Maguire’s Restaurant by Ciana Stringer
On the 12th June I went to MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion which is owned by Celeb Chef Neven Maguire. I had competed in a cookery competition earlier in the year as part of the Mushroom Festival at…
Take Away My Way Competition 2013
Congratulations to Megan McManus who competed in the final of Take Away My Way Cookery Competition in St. Angela’s College back in May. Megan was in the Junior Category and got to cook in front of judges Neven Maguire and…
Healthy Living Week 2013
This fun themed week is in its fourth year running has a combination of physical and metal health related activities. The aim of the week is to highlight the importance of Home Economics and how it is relevant to every…
TY Food Trip
On Thursday 28th February the TY class participated in the Fair-trade parade in Carrick on Shannon as part of Fairtrade Fortnight which promotes supporting farmers in getting a fair price for their produce. Two speakers from Senegal also spoke to…
French Cookery
To link in with French Week the Transition Year class cooked a lovely French inspired meal – Chicken Provencal with Gratin Dauphinois
Take Away My Way Cookery Comp
Home Economics students are busy preparing entry dishes for a cookery comp where they recreate their favourite take away dish to make it healthier i.e. low fat, more vegetables, high fibre. If successful they could be in with the chance of…
North West Simon Community Talk
On Tuesday 11th December 2012 Mary Mc Keon from North West Simon Community visited the school to talk to Transition Year Home Economics students about the role of NW Simon Community. Students learnt all about the important services that this…