Wesley College Ready Steady Cook Competition 2010

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!

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!

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)

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

Form 4 Fashion Design Students

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

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.

Form 3 Craftwork for the Junior Cert

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

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