Category Archives: Home Economics

First Year Home Ec Textiles Project

December 22, 2018Home Economics, NewsEamon

Well done to first year Home Economics students who up-cycled an old jumper to create a themed Christmas Jumper. This was part of their sustainable textile module they completed during class.

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Interior Designers

December 18, 2018Home Economics, NewsEamon

Well done to 2nd yr home economics students who put great time and effort into creating their dream bedrooms in a shoebox. This was part of their study on interior design and was also part of their Christmas assessment.

Bin it! Workshop for first years

December 18, 2018Green Schools, Home Economics, NewsEamon

The Bin It Workshop visited our school recently and all first yrs participated in the workshop. It was informative and entertaining as students learned more about the environmental impact of littering and the effects of not disposing chewing gum properly. This links in with our current green school flag (Global Citizenship: Litter & Waste) we are working towards.

Feel Good Week

October 28, 2018Health Promoting Schools, Home Economics, News, Wellbeinghealth, wellbeingJenny

There were numerous activities held this week in school as part of Pieta House’s ‘Feel Good Week’. Music was played in the GP/Canteen area at lunch times. Students completed a walk and talk exercise to reflect on all the things that they are grateful for, what their individual strengths are and where they could turn to if facing life’s challenges. Some 5th year students made delicious cupcakes for the staff as a thank you for their hard work that they do. Last class on Thursday was a homework class where students were allowed to get some homework done early so they could have extra time that evening to dedicate to the things that make them feel good. First years cooked one of their favourite dinners (chicken curry) which both groups thoroughly enjoyed. On Friday Mr. Kane organised a Halloween Costume Competition. Well done to students who won prizes on the day.

Pumpkin Project

October 28, 2018Agricultural Science, Green Schools, Home Economics, News, Science, Wellbeingart, cookery, craft, green schools, science, wellbeingJenny

Ms Colum’s science classes began by examining the pumpkin (from investigating measurement, weight & circumference, counting number of seeds, looking at plant cells, genetics through variation of pumpkins) and then developing their artistic/craft skills they designed and carved out their pumpkin creations. The pumpkin flesh was then used in Home Economics cookery class to make delicious pumpkin soup which students and staff all got to sample. The seeds were also used up by roasting them in the oven and made a lovely high fibre snack. This cross curricular project linked in with aspects of wellbeing and our current green schools project.

Spanish Cuisine

October 24, 2018Home Economics, NewsJenny

Thank you to Oscar and Jemina (our Spanish students) who showed their Home Economics class how to make Tortilla a popular lunch or pinxtos option in Spain. Everyone enjoyed tasting the dish.

Talking Finance

October 23, 2018Home Economics, NewsJenny

Thank you to Ciara McTeigue (on behalf of AIB) who gave an informative talk to the 6th year Home Economics class on all things finance including information on savings accounts, importance of budgeting, having good credit history and conditions required for mortgage applications. Not only is this topic on their exam in June but it is applicable to everyday life.

Fire Safety Week

October 21, 2018Home Economics, Newslifeskills, safetyJenny Cooney

As part of Fire Safety Week all first year students received a highly informative presentation from John Galligan (Ballinamore Unit of Leitrim Fire Service). Students learned valuable life skills such as steps to follow in the event of a fire, how to safely use a fire blanket and tips on preventing a fire that may occur in the home as a result of items like phone chargers. John encouraged all students to have a chat at home with their family to see what sort of exit plan they could make in the event of a house fire. Well done also to students for engaging in the presentation with all of their questions.

Field Trip to Ploughing 2018

October 7, 2018Development Education, Home Economics, News, Transition Yearfarming, Home Ec, ploughing, transition yearJenny

On Tuesday 18th September (prior to Storm Ali’s arrival) the TY Home Economics class visited the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore. They enjoyed all aspects of the Ploughing and learned more about how important agriculture & farming is for the Irish Food Industry.

Bread Workshop May 2018

July 6, 2018Home Economics, Newsbread, lifeskills, workshopJenny

Senior Home Economics students participated in a bread making workshop with Dimitar from My Strandhill Bakery in the last term. Each student prepared and baked a loaf of challah bread.