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.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
TY Fashion Design
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!!
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!!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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
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
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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!
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!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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.
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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!
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Eimear's Embroidery (3rd Year Craftwork)
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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!
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Sophie's Applique Wall-hanging (3rd Year Craftwork)
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)
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)Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
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.
Ms. Fallon,
On behalf of the Home Economics Department.
(Taking the Textiles and Fashion Design Elective)
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.
Ms. Fallon,
On behalf of the Home Economics Department.
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