6th Year Social Studies Elective

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.

Just another week in the Home Economics Department!

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)

Textiles and Fashion Design Elective

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.