Home Economics

The study of Home Economics plays an important role in our modern school curriculum, by delivering the needs identified in national policies which recognise the importance of adopting an holistic approach to the promotion of healthy lifestyle, and understanding the interrelationships between diet and health throughout life.

It provides the opportunity for students to learn practical life skills in food preparation and preservation, whilst at the same time providing important theoretical background to issues such as nutrition and food safety.

Resources

The Home Economics Department has recently been updated and as a consequence is very well furnished with the latest new electric and gas cookers together with a full range of large and small equipment.

Students enjoy cooking on the new halogen hobs, cooking a wide range of dishes. The result of their efforts can often be smelt and whet the appetite of students and teachers passing by the HE room.

HE club

HE Clubs for Year 7 and 8 continue to grow in popularity with the students. These students have the opportunity  to participate in after school cookery clubs on three evenings a week. Popular dishes include pizza, spaghetti bolognese, curry with rice, as well as tradtional cakes and biscuits.