Wesley College Home Economics

Happy Mid-Term Break

2012-02-09T23:37:00.001Z

Well done to the 3rd and 6th year students who are completing their Mock Examinations tomorrow! Enjoy a well earned rest over the mid-term.

For all of those students involved in the Wesley College Fashion Show don't forget the rehearsals on Monday 13th in the Myles Hall.

Models will practice between 2-3pm and dancers will practice between 2pm-4:30pm. Please be on time so that no one's time is wasted. See you in the Myles Hall, rehearsals will begin at 2pm sharp!

Ms. Fallon

Preps make Cupcakes in Home Economics

2012-02-06T23:06:00.001Z

Preps make Cupcakes in Home Economics, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Preps make Cupcakes in Home Economics

Home Economics ....Preps make cupcakes with Mrs O'Doherty and Ms O'Donoghue

2012-02-06T22:16:00.000Z

Special Diets Presentation

2012-01-24T22:27:00.001Z

Special Diets Presentation, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Special Diets Presentation

Wesley College Fashion Show Auditions

2012-01-23T01:18:00.001Z

Auditions for dancers and models went very well on Friday 20th January. It was very difficult to narrow it down as many talented individuals turned up at the auditions. Well done to all the students who got involved, we appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in the Fashion Show.

See the notice on the Myles Hall door on Monday 23rd January to find out more. Remember even if you haven't been asked to get involved in this aspect there are many other ways you can play a part in the show. See Ms Fallon or Ms O'Donoghue for further information.

Upcoming Events in Home Economics

2012-01-23T00:52:00.000Z

Just two weeks in and Term two is getting busy!
Here are some important dates to be away of over the course of TERM 2.

Mon-Fri 30th Jan-10th Feb: Mock Examinations will start for 3rd years and 6th Years
Mon-Fri 30th Jan-3rd Feb: (Third Assignment) Assignment 1: 5th Years.
Mon23rd-Thurs 8th Mar: Preparations for the Wesley College Fashion Show
Wed 22nd March The Annual Ready Steady Cook Competition
Mon 26th -30th March: Health Week
After Easter : Junior Certificate Practical Culinary Examinations

Also for anyone thinking of entering ready steady cook Monday 23rd..today is the last day for entries!!!
If you'd also like to enter the Take Away My Way Competition the deadline is fast approaching..see the link on the right hand side for further details.

SPECIAL DIETS PRESENTATION

2012-01-20T15:53:00.001Z

SPECIAL DIETS PRESENTATION, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

SPECIAL DIETS PRESENTATION

SPECIAL DIETS PRESENTATION: Dental disease

2012-01-20T12:30:00.001Z

SPECIAL DIETS PRESENTATION: Dental disease, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

SPECIAL DIETS PRESENTATION: Dental disease

SPECIAL DIETS presentation on CHD

2012-01-20T12:19:00.001Z

SPECIAL DIETS presentation on CHD, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

SPECIAL DIETS presentation on CHD

Presentation on special diets: OBESITY

2012-01-19T22:25:00.005Z

Presentation on special diets: OBESITY, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Presentation on special diets: OBESITY

Presentations on special diets

2012-01-19T22:25:00.003Z

Presentations on special diets, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Presentations on special diets

2012-01-19T22:25:00.001Z

Presentations on special diets, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Presentations on special diets

Deirdre and Aisling preparing icing for yule log.

2011-12-15T22:41:00.001Z

Deirdre and Aisling preparing icing for yule log., originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Deirdre and Aisling preparing icing for yule log.

Roxy and Doxa, about to enjoy some Profiteroles

2011-12-15T22:33:00.001Z

Roxy and Doxa, about to enjoy some Profiteroles, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Roxy and Doxa, about to enjoy some Profiteroles

Jessica and Emma's Profiteroles

2011-12-14T22:09:00.001Z

Jessica and Emma's Profiteroles, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Jessica and Emma's Profiteroles

Yr 5 Choux pastry Assignment

2011-12-14T22:07:00.001Z

Yr 5 Choux pastry Assignment, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Yr 5 Choux pastry Assignment

The Mutant Eclair!!...Yr 5 Choux pastry Assignment

2011-12-14T22:05:00.001Z

The Mutant Eclair!!...Yr 5 Choux pastry Assignment, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

The Mutant Eclair!!...Yr 5 Choux Pastry Assignment

Yr 6 yule logs

2011-12-13T12:17:00.003Z

Yr 6 yule logs, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Yr 6 yule logs

Yr 6 yule log: Sophie and her yule log

2011-12-13T12:17:00.001Z

Yr 6 yule log: Sophie and her yule log, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Yr 6 yule log: Sophie and her yule log

TY make Fajitas...yummy!

2011-12-13T12:15:00.001Z

TY make Fajitas...yummy!, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

TY make Fajitas...yummy!

Yr5 choux pastry

2011-12-13T12:14:00.003Z

Yr5 choux pastry, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Yr5 choux pastry

Yr 5 Choux pastry

2011-12-13T12:14:00.001Z

Yr 5 Choux pastry, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Yr 5 Choux pastry

Yr 5 choux pastry assignment

2011-12-13T12:12:00.001Z

Yr 5 choux pastry assignment, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Yr 5 choux pastry assignment

Jessica busy icing yule log

2011-12-13T12:10:00.003Z

Jessica busy icing yule log, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Jessica busy icing yule log

Concentrate ... Eoin making yule log

2011-12-13T12:10:00.001Z

Concentrate ... Eoin making yule log, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Concentrate ... Eoin making yule log

andrew icing yule log

2011-12-12T11:25:00.001Z

andrew icing yule log, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

andrew icing yule log

Christmas tree hanging, by Mrs Burns

2011-12-08T10:37:00.001Z

Christmas tree hanging, by Mrs Burns, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Christmas tree hanging, by Mrs Burns

Year 6 Social Studies Elective

2011-12-07T11:29:00.002Z

To 6th Year Social Studies students,

Topic: Poverty
http://www.combatpoverty.ie/povertyinireland/whatispoverty.htm
Here is a link to the Combat Povery Agency website. Combat Povery is no longer a separate statutory agency but its website is still operational online to provide information on this topic.

"On 1 July 2009 Combat Poverty was integrated with the Office for Social Inclusion to form the Social Inclusion Division in the Department of Social and Family Affairs. On 1 May 2010 the Social Inclusion Division transferred to the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs."

Hope you find this useful,

Ms. Fallon

6th Year Social Studies Elective

2011-11-22T15:46:00.000Z

Home Economics Students
Check out these videos for the social studies elective

Topic: Social Studies
Work: Volunteering: http://youtu.be/cTZbXZMKZr0

Topic: Social Studies

Work: Reconciling employment with family responsisbilities
http://youtu.be/MJPKOS9DZeg (Film Trailer)
Work: Childcare Costs
http://www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/News_+_Research/Press%20Releases/Childcare_survey_reveals_price_differences_of_up_to_%E2%82%AC84_per_week.html

Ms Fallon.

Fashion Design @ Wesley College

2011-11-21T21:27:00.001Z

Fashion Design @ Wesley College, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Fashion Design @ Wesley College

Fashion Design class @ Wesley College

2011-11-21T21:26:00.005Z

Fashion Design class @ Wesley College, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Fashion Design class @ Wesley College

2011-11-21T21:26:00.003Z

Fashion Design class @ Wesley College, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Fashion Design class @ Wesley College

Fashion design class@ Wesley College

2011-11-21T21:26:00.001Z

Fashion design class@ Wesley College, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Fashion design class@ Wesley College

Fashion Design class @ Wesley College

2011-11-21T21:24:00.001Z

Fashion Design class @ Wesley College, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Fashion Design class @ Wesley College

WCD Fashion Show Student Committee

2011-11-16T22:22:00.000Z

Role	Supervisor	Team
Chairperson: Runs meetings, calls meetings, reports progress to managers.	Rebecca Angel	N/a
Secretary: Records decisions made at the meeting and reports to the managers.	Clare Samuel	N/a
Gift bags Supervisor: Organises the gift bags for the show.	Lexie Hunt	Sarah Foudy, Sarah Gallagher, Holly Campion, Christine Ferry, Aisling Doyle.
Ticket Sales Supervisor: Helps to organise and run ticket sales before the fashion show.	Sarah Healy	Fiona Clarke, Kate Carey, Ruth Court, Stephen Dawson.
Program & Correspondence Supervisor: Organises the letters for the shops in Dundrum and helps with the layout of the program.	Robyn Esmonde	Niamh Reynolds, Sophie Gordon
Lighting/Sound co-ordinator: Runs the lighting and sound for the show.	Andrew Verso	Jack Woods, Ollie Banks, David Fitzpatrick, Ross Delaney.
Choreography & Props co-ordinator: Further details available from Ms. Fallon or Ms. O’Donoghue	Ellen Curran	N/a
Make-up and hair co-ordinator: Co-ordinates the make-up and hair for the models on the night of the show.	Fiona Lemass	Vicki Byrne, Zoe Garland
Backstage /Clothes Supervisor: Ensures that the show runs smoothly by having the models prepared and organised during the show.	Kaitlin Fox	Joyce Murphy, Orla Reynolds, Jennifer Browne, Conor Young, Rachel Henry.
Front of House Supervisor: Supervises the smooth running of the show at the entrance, greets guests, deals with queries.	Lucy Harris	Deirdre Cassidy.
*Seating Volunteers* *(do not need to attend meetings)*	Carolyn Crampton Temi	Sign up here if interested in helping out with seating or parking on the 8^th March 2012.
*Parking Volunteers* *(do not need to attend meetings)*	Freddie Huggard Sam Pollock

National Dairy Council -----COMPETITION!!!!!!!!!!

2011-11-16T22:18:00.000Z

Calling all Home Economics Students!!

There's a fantastic competition open to you!
The National Dairy Council want students to produce a marketing campaign to encourage more young people to eat dairy products. Great prizes!!!! ( €250 vouchers) Check out this website http://www.milkitawards.ie/
Ask Ms Fallon for further details.

HE Dept.

Revision Tests for 6th Year HE Students

2011-11-16T11:57:00.002Z

Reminder to Ms. Fallon's 6th Yr HE Students:

As the vaccines are taking place during our class time today, I'd like to remind those of you who've missed HE class to revise for the next revision test on Friday 18th November.

This week's topic is Diets.
Study Page 40-51 of Lifelines.

Ms. Fallon

Wesley College Fashion Show Student Committee

2011-11-15T12:40:00.000Z

The names of those selected to form the Committee will be posted here on this Blog tommorow morning after Assembly. See the Home Economics Notice board outside the Myles Hall also.

Thanks to everyone who applied.

Ms.Fallon & Ms O'Donoghue

World Diabetes Day

2011-11-14T23:30:00.000Z

Hello all you sugar lovers!!!

Today is World Diabetes Day. Check out these web links for further information about diabetes.

It is estimated that approx 191,000 people in Ireland have Diabetes. WOW! that's almost the same as the population of Dun laoghaire Rathdown!(pop.194k)

366 million people worldwide have diabetes compared with 30 million 25 years ago. (source: www.diabetes.ie, 2011)
The rise in type two diabetes is directly linked to poor diet (too much sugar and fat, too little fibre) and inactive lifestyles.
As the SafeFood advert reminds us we can stop the spread by sticking to a healthy diet low in refined foods and high in fruit and vegetables and wholegrain foods. Everybody young and old should be physically active for about 30 minutes every day.
This means raising the heart rate by doing cariovascular excercise such as running aerobics or football to name just a few options. Check out this site for more advice and ideas about getting active. http://www.getirelandactive.ie/

Let us know what you think about this issue by responding in the comment box below.

STUDY LINK:
Year 5 Home Economics students should check out this article on Carbohydrates on the website of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland. http://www.diabetes.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/truth_about_carbs.pdf

Sugar! Its World Diabetes Day...time to cut back.......

2011-11-14T23:21:00.002Z

Sugar!, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

Sugar!

TY International cookery Module 1

2011-11-11T14:31:00.001Z

TY International cookery Module 1, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

TY International cookery Module 1

3rd yr Craftwork by Susan Bryan

2011-11-10T14:17:00.001Z

3rd yr Craftwork by Susan Bryan, originally uploaded by Wesley College Home Economics.

3rd yr Craftwork by Susan Bryan

TY International cookery module 1

2011-11-07T23:09:00.001Z

TY International cookery module 1, originally uploaded by Fiona Fallon.

TY International cookery module 1

2011-11-07T23:07:00.001Z

TY International cookery module 1, originally uploaded by Fiona Fallon.

TY International cookery module 1

The Fashion Show Student Committee

2011-11-03T11:45:00.000Z

A BIG THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! to all the students who responded to the call for committee members to help with this years Wesley College Fashion Show. We've had a fantastic response from you and no doubt we will have no shortage of highly motivated and willing students to participate in the running of the fashion show. We are delighted that there's such a keen interest to get involved and help out with this event especially as the proceeds go towards Habitat and the school hockey and rugby tours. We look forward to announcing the committee by the end of next week. We also have lots of roles for those that don't make the 10 member committee but are still willing to get involved and help out with the event. Watch this space.............

Rain Rain go away!!!!!!

2011-10-25T12:34:00.000+01:00

What a wet week in Dublin???

With buckets of rain failing outside the best thing to do is stay home and cook up a storm in the kitchen.......... This weeks recipe is seasonal.....Pumpkin Soup!

Pumpkin flesh is being carved up by lots of people in the run up to Halloween, why not put some of this delicious vegetable to good use! I tried this recipe last night and it's really tasty!

Pumpkin Soup
100g butter
2 leeks
1 litre veg stock
1.5kg pumkin flesh
250g spinach
30g peas
300ml cream
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper

Fry the leeks gently in melted buter for 10 minutes.
Peel and chop the pumpkin up removing seeds in the process. (dry and roast if you have the time)
Add the pumkin, nutmeg, stock and simmer for approx 30 minutes.
Add the peas and spinach, cook for about 5 minutes then stir in the cream. Season to taste.
Enjoy!

Adapted from Mary Berrys Complete Cookbook as referred to during book week.

Posted by Ms. Fallon.

Home Ec Alert !

2011-10-20T10:11:00.000+01:00

Year 3 Craft work

Final craft work week !!!! 17-21st October

Next week: Folder Week: 24th Oct-28th Oct.

Don't forget to go to craft club...for times...check out previous posts on this blog!!

The Wesley College Fashion Show 2012: Looking for Senior Cycle Volunteers

2011-10-20T09:59:00.000+01:00

WESLEY COLLEGE FASHION SHOW STUDENT COMMITTEE

Wesley College Fashion Show is taking place again this year and we are looking for senior student volunteers particularly from the TY Fashion Modules to form a committee to help out with the organisation and running of the show from now until the 8th March.

The proceeds of the show will go to Habitat for Humanity and the school Hockey and Rugby development tours. Initially this committee work won’t be a big time commitment but you will be needed to help out frequently in the week or two prior to the Fashion show and you must be free on the night. The show takes place on the 8th March (a Thursday night) The Show takes quite a bit of work to organise so your help is vital to its success.

Roles

Management: Ms. O’Dohoghue and Ms. Fallon will be managing the event.

1. Chairperson: Runs meetings, calls meetings, reports progress to managers.

2. Secretary: Records decisions made at the meeting and reports to the managers.

3. Gift bags Supervisor: Further details available from Ms. Fallon or Ms. O’Donoghue

4. Ticket Sales Supervisor: Further details available from Ms. Fallon or Ms. O’Donoghue

5. Program & Correspondence Supervisor: Further details available from Ms. Fallon or Ms. O’Donoghue

6. Lighting/Sound co-ordinator: Further details available from Ms. Fallon or Ms. O’Donoghue

7. Choreography & Props co-ordinator: Further details available from Ms. Fallon or Ms. O’Donoghue

8. Make-up and hair co-ordinator: Further details available from Ms. Fallon or Ms. O’Donoghue

9. Backstage /Clothes Supervisor: Further details available from Ms. Fallon or Ms. O’Donoghue

10. Front of House Supervisor: Further details available from Ms. Fallon or Ms. O’Donoghue

On the night we will also a number of extra people to lend a hand in the following areas:

11. Seating assistants

12. Sales assistants (Tickets)

13. Parking assistants

If you think you have the time and enthusiasm to commit to helping us with the show, please give a completed application to Ms. Fallon/Ms. O’Donoghue. See the Home Economics noticeboard. Please remember to cite the reference number and the title of the role you wish to apply for.

Book Week

2011-10-18T12:02:00.000+01:00

Book Week is on this week in Wesley so I thought we might suggest a few good Home Economics Books that you could read.

Cookery

One of my favourite cook books is Mary Berry's complete cook book as it has lots of ideas for soups, main course and most importantly desserts, cakes and biscuits!! Mary Berry is particularly well known for her successful baking recipies so her books will always come in handy if you enjoy baking.
Can you believe Christmas is only 9 weeks away now?? Get the Christmas cake ready with Nigella this year!
Check out the Snow-Flecked brownies in this book....Mmmmmm Chocolate heaven!!

Craft

Check this out budding Home Economists, craft enthusiasts and entrepreneurs!!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Handmade-Marketplace-Crafts-Locally-Globally/dp/1603424776/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318935336&sr=1-7
Save money this Christmas and make your own Christmas gifts!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crafting-Christmas-Gifts-Featuring-Favourites/dp/0715325507/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318935246&sr=1-10

Nutrition

FOR EVERYBODY because our health is our wealth and everyone should be concerned about their health.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318935438&sr=1-9#_

2011-10-07T17:06:00.000+01:00

Ms Fallon's Transition Year students were busy whipping up some delicious cupcakes today...don't they look YUMMY??!!

More pictures to follow.......

Craftwork

2011-10-07T16:56:00.000+01:00

Craft work 3rd Year

Third year craft work students have just 3 weeks left to complete their craft project..!!!!.....keep up the good work and don't forget to go to craft club!

Craft club times
Monday No craftclub
Tuesday 4:15pm
Wednesday 8:10am
Thursday 8:10am

Friday 8:10am

H.E. Dept

2011-09-28T16:09:00.000+01:00

October Tests

Next week year 5 and 6 will complete thier mid-term tests.

Year 5 : Home Economics Test will be on Wednesday 5th October

Year 6 : Home Economics Test will be on Monday 3rd October

2011-09-28T15:59:00.000+01:00

FASHION SHOW !!!!

We will be having another WESLEY COLLEGE FASHION SHOW this year!

Thursday March 8th 2010!!!

More information to follow!!

H.E. Dept.

2011-09-06T12:28:00.003+01:00

The Wesley Weekly Recipe

Its September and its gotten quite cold already so its nice to enjoy a comforting bowl of pasta. Spinach is in season, its packed with Iron, important for healthy blood and preventing anaemia. Check out this tasty recipe!

Spinach fiorelli with gammon and mascarpone
By Lindsey Bareham
Serves 2

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 15 min

150g fiorelli or other frilly egg pasta
50g young spinach
1 trimmed leek, approx 100g
25g butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 gammon steak, approx 150g
2 tbsp mascarpone
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
1 lemon
Method
Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water according to packet instructions – about 10 minutes – adding the spinach for the last minute of boiling. Drain, return to the pan and toss with half the butter, 1 tbsp Parmesan and 1/2 tbsp mascarpone.

Meanwhile, trim the leek and slice into pennies about 1cm wide. Agitate in a bowl of cold water, drain and shake dry. Melt half the remaining butter with 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying or sauté pan over a medium-low heat. Stir in the leek, season generously with salt, stir again, cover the pan and leave to soften for 5 minutes. Slice the gammon into strips about 4cm x 1cm. Stir the gammon into the leeks, toss around in the buttery juices for a couple of minutes until all the pieces have changed colour and cooked through. Stir the contents of the pan into the pasta. Serve scattered with Parmesan, a dollop of mascarpone and a lemon wedge to squeeze over the top.

The Times November 16, 2007.

Watch the spot

2011-09-06T11:48:00.001+01:00

Hi Home Ec people!

Week one is over now and it feels like we were never away!! We have a busy term ahead so keep checking out this blog to find out what's happening in The Home Ec Dept! From now on we will have lots of exciting features included on the blog.
Some things to watch out for are.......

The Wesley Weekly Recipe
Home Ec study tips
"Home Ec loves this website" featuring interesting HE related website that we've found for you
"Home Ec ALERT" with reminders of events or dates for HE students
"Home Ec Helper" featuring advice about HE topics or homework

Of course we'll continue to report on all the great work being done by our creative chefs,cooks, designers and enthusiastic craftspeople too. So watch this space for lots of photos and useful topics all about Home Ec! As always, we welcome your suggestions and ideas. You can post a comment on this blog or chat to any of the Home Ec teachers.

-The Home Ec Department
(Mrs O'Doherty, Mrs Burns, Ms. Lynch, Ms. Fallon & Ms.O'Donoghue)

Leaving Certificate Home Economics

2011-08-25T10:41:00.000+01:00

Congratulations!!!

Well done to all our leaving certificate students who recently achieved very good grades in L.C. Home Economics. We wish you all the very best of luck in your future studies or careers.

The Home Economics Dept.

Reminders!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-08-10T23:23:00.002+01:00

Hi to all our Home Ec Students!

Hope you are all having a great summer break. Just over two weeks left now so make the most of your free time!

This is just a gentle reminder to all the students going into Third Year. We are about to start the craftwork project and need to have the materials ready on return to school on the 29th August. If you have any queries write them here on the blog and I'll do my best to respond promptly.

In case your parents have a lot of expense at this time of year remember that you can always recycle materials you have at home, particularly if it's 100% cotton. This is HOME ECONOMICS after all!!!

See you in Wesley soon!!

Regards,
Ms. Fallon

Under development for the Summer

2011-05-30T14:41:00.001+01:00

Its the end of another school year and we'd like to wish all the Junior and Leaving Certificate students the very best of luck in their forthcoming examinations!

To all the other students...enjoy the school holidays and come back energised and ready for another great school year!!

This blog will be under development in the coming months so if you've any suggestions or ideas for the Wesley College Home Economics blog 2011/12 please write your comments below.

The HE Dept.

TY Fashion Design

2010-09-28T12:59:00.000+01:00

The new fashion recruits from Transition Year have been really busy so far this term! Their first 'Project Runway' assignment was to design an outfit using newspaper and bin bags! They only had 45 minutes to do this and then they modelled their creations!! The final designs were really creative and blew everyone away!

Then the designers got to work on their inspiration and theme for their 'real' project! They each created a mood board with fabric swatches, pictures, sketches and trimmings. They all have purchased their pattern and fabric and are ready to move on to actually making an outfit!

Cupcakes!!

2010-09-28T12:11:00.000+01:00

The Home Ec Department has been busy this term!! With new first years cooking for the first time, and everyone getting back into the swing of things!! The fourth years were delighted with their Junior Cert Home Ec results and had great fun making these cupcakes last week!!

Wesley College Ready Steady Cook Competition 2010

2010-05-04T20:36:00.001+01:00

Ready Steady Cook 2010

Wesley College's annual culinary competition “Ready, Steady, Cook” took place on Wednesday 3rd of March. In this the 7th year of the competition we supported the national campaign to “Love Irish Food”. Twenty finalists were selected to compete to produce the best dessert using at least one Irish ingredient in one hour and thirty minutes. The ingredients and prizes for the competition were once again generously sponsored by the Wesley College Parents Association.
The student’s work was carefully assessed by Thomas Haughton, Executive Head Chef of Harvey Nichols Restaurant in Dundrum! He was assisted by two excellent judges from the Parents Association; Mrs. Lynda Dwyer Joyce and Mrs. Anna Keogh.

The students competed for first, second and third place. Each prize winner was awarded a voucher for a cookery course in the acclaimed “Cooks Academy” in Dun Laoghaire. The first prize winner also won the Ready Steady Cup for the year

The standard of desserts produced was outstanding! There was a great buzz as the judges set about sampling twenty different desserts; what a task! The great crowd of supporters looked on eagerly. They were anxious for the results…and a piece of cake!

First prize was awarded to Deirdre Cassidy for mouth watering Chocolate Lava Cakes. Second prize was won by Grace O’Reilly for her tasty lemon pudding with strawberries and white chocolate. Third prize was awarded to Esther Glenfield for her Artemis Delight, a delicious almond meringue and strawberry cake.

The teachers of the Home Economics Department are delighted to see the ever improving standards of culinary excellence achieved in the “Ready, Steady, Cook” competition. I think I can speak for students, parents and staff alike when I say we are licking our lips in anticipation of next year’s event!

Ms. Fallon

Busy in the Kitchen!

2010-02-11T12:43:00.000Z

Its been very busy in the kitchen and on the 3rd of March the competition will be heating up as Wesley's young chefs and cooks battle for the top prizes in Wesley's annual Ready Steady Cook Competition!

This year we're "loving" Irish food! Students have to make a dessert using at least one Irish food product. We're looking forward to tasting some very mouth-watering dishes...if there's any left!

There will be a VIC (very important chef!) judging along with members of the PTA who kindly sponsor the event every year! They pay for all the ingredients and the fantastic prizes! More about the prizes later..the important thing to remember is that today (11th Feb) is the deadline and all eager chefs need to get their entry forms in by the end of the day!!

Don't miss out!

- Ms. Fallon and the HE Dept.

Contact the Home Economics Department for further details!

Just another week in the Home Economics Department!

2009-10-11T16:47:00.002+01:00

1st year students will soon be starting their first piece of craftwork, the nine square patchwork cushion.

2nd year students continue to study nutrition and meal planning as well as improving their culinary skills.

Grace's Embroidery

Work continued on the 3rd Year Craftwork projects. With only 2 weeks left until mid-term break the pressure is on now to get the craftwork done within the 8 weeks. We are encouraging all third years to attend craft club as often as possible in order to get their craftwork completed on time! The 3rd year parent teacher meeting also took place this week. Don't forget this weeks revision test on nutrition!

Eimear's Embroidery (3rd Year Craftwork)

India's Applique Stocking (3rd Year Craftwork)

Transition year students continued to cook up a storm in their International cookery Module this week. Don't forget about those assignments due on Monday 12th!! The Fashion Design students did great work in the costume department last Thursday. The garments are also taking shape now. Keep up the good work!

Mid-term tests took place for Year 5 and 6.

Year 5 students also began preparation for their first practical assignment worth 4% of their LC Home Economics exam; Yieks! but the good news is that it's all about muffins and cupcakes..mmm yummy! that should be fun!

6th Year students are busy planning and purchasing fabric for their Textiles and Fashion Design Elective.

Planning is underway this week for the annual Wesley College Health Week. Health Week takes place this year during the week of the 16th of November 2009. A number of activities will be organised to bring important issues of physical and mental health and well-being to the attention of students and staff of the college. Watch this space for further details in the coming weeks!

Sophie's Applique Wall-hanging (3rd Year Craftwork)

Flickr

2009-09-27T00:10:00.001+01:00

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Form 3 Craftwork Students (Ms.O'Donoghue & Mrs. O'Doherty's classes)

2009-09-26T23:02:00.001+01:00

Form 4 Fashion Design Students

2009-09-26T22:30:00.001+01:00

(Rebecca Form 4)Nicole and Jazmin (Form 4)

Textiles and Fashion Design Elective

2009-09-19T13:30:00.001+01:00

To Form 6 Home Economics Students
(Taking the Textiles and Fashion Design Elective)

This week the Fashion Design Club is starting on Wednesday afternoons in Room 05 from 2-3pm

The Fashion Design Club is run by myself (Ms.Fallon) so speak to me if you have any questions. The Club will also be on Thursday morning at 8:10am until Assembly. Hopefully one or more of these times will suit all students involved. If attendance is low, I might change the time slots. I will be keeping a record of attendance.

It is envisaged that you will do the practical coursework for the TFD elective during the club and the academic aspects of the elective will be dealt with in class after the October tests.

On Wednesday 23rd of September I will advise you in regards to designing the garment and selecting a suitable pattern and fabric to make this design.

We will examine the requirements of the brief and select the most suitable garment for you based on the requirements of the brief and your personal preferences.
Your priority should be to meet the requirement of the brief.
You will be given a copy of these requirements on Wednesday, if you do not have one already.
Please bring drawing paper and pencils to work on your design. It would also be useful to buy a ring binder/display book with a clear/neutral colour plastic cover for the project accompaning the garment. You should try to source a binder as soon as possible so you can begin to collect drawings and cuttings as well as handout in this folder.
Try to buy in a local shop (to support jobs in the area) such as the Wise Owl in Ballinteer.

There are a lot of people doing TFD in Form 6 again this year so we're really looking forward to hearing about your ideas and seeing what you will producing between now and Christmas!

Ms. Fallon,
On behalf of the Home Economics Department.

Form 3 Craftwork for the Junior Cert

2009-09-16T19:38:00.006+01:00

Form 3 Craftwork 2009-2010

Form 3 students have started their craftwork and are already busy designing and making patterns for applique cushions and wall-hangings, cross-stitch, embroidery and log cabin patchwork. We encourage all the students to attend craft club any morning or afternoon on the schedule (see previous post) so that they can get their work done under the guidance of their H.E. teachers.

The picture shows a wall hanging by Bronagh Clifford from Ms Fallon's Form 3 H.E. class last year.

Well done to all the Junior Certificate Home Economics students who received their excellent results last week.

Home Economics Clubs

2009-09-16T19:09:00.007+01:00

Calling all Home Economics Students!
It's September and its time to join a club..............

Craftclub

Open to Form 3 H.E. Students
Takes place in Room 06/07
Contact Mrs. O'Doherty & Ms. O'Donoghue
Mornings: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri...............8:10-8:55am
Afternoons: Mon....................................4:10-5pm

Fashion Design Club

Open to Form 6 TFD & Form 4 Fashion Design
Takes place in Room 05 (Backstage)
Contact Ms.Fallon
Mornings: Thurs....................................8:10-8:55am
Afternoons: Weds ..................................2pm-3pm

Form 3 Craftwork

2009-09-15T23:11:00.001+01:00