Welcome to the Home Economics Department here at Shimna. Home Economics was introduced into the curriculum in 2007 due to the changing economic and social environment. Home Economics is a very important and exciting subject, which is enjoyed by all.
At Key Stage 3 students will concentrate on three main areas
Home and Family
Independent Living
Health Eating
The focus of Home Economics is to encourage and to equip students with the essential skills to lead effective lives as individuals, members of a family and in the wider community.
Through theory and practical situations students will be encouraged to think critically, work as a team, make decisions and solve problems. All of which will enable students to improve the quality of their own life and of others.
In 2010, the plans for our new home economics suite were finalised. As with all school building projects in NI, there has been a delay in getting the building work started because of the recessions. The suite will be built on to the canteen, and will extend over two storeys. So far our students are achieving miracles with blenders, microwaves and electric frying pans. They can't wait to develop further their cooking skills once they have full access to stoves and ovens and freezers.
Home Economics is excellent preparation for careers such as food science, food production, consumer studies, teaching, hospitality, health education, dietician, retail & marketing, and caring professions.
Year 8 students recently enjoyed a food demonstration by Patricia McClean of the the Livestock and Meat Commission.
Welcome to the Home Economics Department here at Shimna. Home Economics was introduced into the curriculum in 2007 due to the changing economic and social environment. Home Economics is a very important and exciting subject, which is enjoyed by all.
At Key Stage 3 students will concentrate on three main areas
Home and Family
Independent Living
Health Eating
The focus of Home Economics is to encourage and to equip students with the essential skills to lead effective lives as individuals, members of a family and in the wider community.
Through theory and practical situations students will be encouraged to think critically, work as a team, make decisions and solve problems. All of which will enable students to improve the quality of their own life and of others.
In 2010, the plans for our new home economics suite were finalised. As with all school building projects in NI, there has been a delay in getting the building work started because of the recessions. The suite will be built on to the canteen, and will extend over two storeys. So far our students are achieving miracles with blenders, microwaves and electric frying pans. They can't wait to develop further their cooking skills once they have full access to stoves and ovens and freezers.
Home Economics is excellent preparation for careers such as food science, food production, consumer studies, teaching, hospitality, health education, dietician, retail & marketing, and caring professions.
Year 8 students recently enjoyed a food demonstration by Patricia McClean of the the Livestock and Meat Commission.