Welcome

Home Economics is concerned with using and managing resources for the benefit of individuals, the family and society.  It makes a significant contribution to the technological capabilities and experiences of all students, regardless of ability and gender, whilst promoting creativity, aesthetic appreciation and personal and social development.

Throughout their career in the subject pupils shall have an opportunity to develop problem solving and managerial skills through the highly applicable mediums of Food, Textiles, Consumer Issues, Money Management and Design.  They shall be expected to work both independently and as part of a team, managing themselves and the time available to them.  The specialist craft skills and subject specific knowledge which they shall develop forms the core of their learning.

Home Economics promotes Good Health.

Staff

• Teacher – Gwen Barrowman
• Teacher – Sarah McCully