Home Economics

Staff

Mrs E McNeill (HOD)

Mrs I McCann

Mrs A Mulholland

Mrs G O'Neill

Mrs S Gribbin

Mrs L Loughran

Mrs L Rafferty

KS3 Brief Overview

Year 8

In Year 8, our pupils are introduced to the subject of Home Economics. They study:

safety and hygiene requirements; small and large kitchen equipment; measuring ingredients; Eatwell Guide; dietary guidelines; the role of carbohydrates in the diet; family structures; lifecycle; needs of family members; life in the 1930’s and safety in the home.

Year 9

Our year 9 pupils build on their knowledge and skills developed in year 8 and study: consumerism; advertising; letter of complaint; introduction to nutrition; practical parenting and weaning; your health is your wealth; food around the world; role reversal; stereotyping and family conflict.

Year 10

In year 10, we begin to think about our choices for GCSE. Pupils gain knowledge, understanding and skills in: sports nutrition; budgeting; methods of payment; ethical shopping; consumer legislation; consumer organisations; the lifecycle – pregnancy and older people; the Eatwell guide and 8 tips for eating well; food poisoning and teenage issues.