St. Brendan's College

Home Economics

Home Economics has a direct relevance to the present and future life of every young person.

Its purpose is to equip young people in certain important skills for living as individuals and of establishing and developing a stable environment for their families. It encompasses studies of many of the processes which are necessary for day to day living, particularly within the household.

The main areas focus on the basis human needs - food, clothing, shelter and personal relationships. Home Economics builds on the pupils knowledge of different forms of home life and on their immediate experiences of making choices in relation to the organisation of their own lives. Emphasis throughout the course is on management, creativity and living skills.

In this subject students study 5 main areas:

• Food Studies and Culinary Skills.
• Consumer Studies.
• Social and Health Studies.
• Resource Management and Home Studies.
• Textile Studies.

Pupils are encouraged to:

• To develop a sense of safety and hygiene in the workroom/classroom and home and wider community.
• To develop discernment and judgment in consumer studies.
• To develop an awareness of and sensitivity to differences between family units.
• To develop a sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
• To develop a sense of co-operation, flexibility, improvisation, responsibility and tolerance.