Home Economics in St.Mungo’s Academy

On entering the Home Economics Department everybody is guaranteed a very warm welcome !  It is a very busy department in which all young people are motivated and challenged to achieve the very best that they can !

Presently, there are 2 Home Economics teachers, Mrs. Howitt and Miss. Bonner.

The department consist of 2 purpose built kitchens each equipped to take a maximum of 20 pupils.  There is also a multipurpose room which is mainly used for sewing purposes.

 Why Pick Home Economics

Home Economics not only provides you with vital skills for living but it also offers many transferable skills when choosing a career path.

Listed below are a few examples of career opportunities where Home Economics has an important part to play:

Hospitality and Tourism (one of the largest industries in Scotland) Health, Nutrition & Dietetics Food Product Development Education Social Care Consumer & Trading Standards Health Promotion Nursery Nurse Food Safety

S2 Course

S2 pupils are equipped with the basic skills and knowledge to further their studies. The units which are covered include:-

• Design and Make a Cushion

This unit introduces the young people to the world of textiles.  Here they learn sewing techniques ranging from design, cutting out, pinning, tacking, machine stitching. They design and make a unique cushion using the technique of appliqué.

• Foods of the World

In this unit the young people investigate foods of the world through project work and practical cookery.

• You Are What You Eat

        Our young people learn about their food choices in more depth.                      The function and sources of nutrients are discussed at this stage

        along with nutritional labelling. Dietary diseases and their prevention

        is also covered in this unit.

As a parent/carer it is very helpful if you can encourage your child to help out in the kitchen at home (that includes the washing up !).

Curriculum for Excellence

We offer a broad general education from S1 – S3

 S1 COURSE

Our S1 course consists of the following 3 units-:

·         Ready Steady Cook

In this unit the young people learn how to work in a safe and hygienic manner, follow a recipe, weigh and measure food correctly and use different parts of the cooker to make a variety of dishes.

·         Ready Steady Eat

In this unit the young people continue to build on skills already achieved. They also learn about Healthy Eating using

‘The Eatwell Plate’ produced by the Food Standards Agency. They learn about portion sizes and dietary targets.

·         Scottish Sandwich

This is a Design and Make unit. The young people have to plan, design, carry out and evaluate a design brief.

 Pupils learn through a variety of activities including discussion, individual tasks and group work.  In practical cookery lesson we use fresh, healthy ingredients. This is crucial to our role in encouraging young people to learn about the food they eat and following a healthy diet.

Cup Cake Club

This club is offered on Thursdays after school for young people in S1 who enjoy baking.  

Funky Fabrics

This club is offered on a Wednesday at lunchtime for young people in S1 who would like to make small craft items.