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Welcome to the Home Economics Department!
Home Economics is an important subject as it has a direct relevance to the present and future life of every young person. Common issues faced by all people living in society are explored.
- It is also concerned with the way individuals and families manage their resources to meet physical, emotional, intellectual, social and economic needs.
- It prepares students of both sexes for life in a consumer-oriented society.
- It provides a good knowledge and skills-based learning foundation for those seeking employment in a wide range of careers. It is extremely suitable for those of you who are interested in a career in hospitality, the food industry, textiles or the care industry.
Who are the Teachers:
- Clora Neilan
- Aisling Collins
- Brenda Cooney
What resources do we have?
We are really lucky to have 2 fully fitted modern home economics rooms. Each room has 8 work stations for students during cookery class.
Both rooms are fitted with a teachers lap top and digital projector. These excellent IT factilities and the availability of high speed broadband, allow at the click of a button to use powerpoints to assist learning, or educational clips from the internet.
What subjects / courses are available?
- Junior Cert Home Economics
- Leaving Cert Home Economics (Social & Scientific)
- Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) – Hotel, Catering and Tourism (HCT)
- Transition Year – Food Studies
Please click on the links above to find out more information.
