Home Economics

Years 7 and 8 Students, Home Economics typically covers foundational topics designed to develop students practical life skills, knowledge about food and nutrition and understanding of family and consumer sciences.

Year 9 and 10 Students learn about food and its role in relation to the individual, family and workplace. Students undertake a variety of practical experiences which develop a broad knowledge of food properties, food processing, food and the law, catering, and food and nutrition. Students prepare and present food enabling them to select and use appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment. Students will complete an Espresso Coffee Course as part of their study.

Year 11 and 12 Students will develop knowledge and understanding about the production, processing and consumption of food, the nature of food and human nutrition and an appreciation of the importance of food to health and its impact on society.

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Courses

Stage 4

Subjects on offer

Technology (mandatory)

  • Food Technology Mandatory
  • Textiles Technology Mandatory

Stage 5

Subjects on offer

  • Food Technology
  • Textiles Technology

Stage 6

Subjects on offer

  • Textiles and Design
  • Community & Family Studies
  • Food Technoloy
  • Hospilality

Resources

Equipment for Food Technology

  • full set of writing equipment
  • white apron
  • 2 x tea towels
  • dishcloth
  • food container
  • leather shoes

Equipment for Textiles Technology

  • full set of writing equipment
  • pins
  • coloured thread
  • fabric as directed

Equipment for Hospitality

  • full hospitality uniform (supplied by the school)

  • toolbox (supplied by the school)

Annual Faculty Events

Hospitality work placement - 70 hours (Stage 6)

Extra curricular opportunities

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Assessment and Reporting

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