HOME ECONOMICS IN CBS KILKENNY
HOME ECONOMICS-Scientific & Social

The Leaving Certificate Home Economics-Scientific and Social syllabus was revised in 2001 and implemented in 2002. It was first examined in 2004.
The Leaving Certificate Home Economics syllabus provides students with knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes necessary for managing their own lives, for further and higher education and work. The learning experiences in home economics develop flexibility and adaptability in students, prepare them for a consumer-oriented society and provide a learning foundation for a wide range of careers in food, textiles, science, design, social studies and tourism. The subject is an applied subject combining theory with practice. It is concerned with the management of resources (material and human) to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and economic needs of individuals and families. The study of home economics emphasises the interdependent relationships that exist between individuals, families and their immediate and distant environments.
Leaving Certificate Home Economics-Scientific and Social is assessed, at Ordinary and Higher level. Comprising of a practical coursework journal worth 20% of the Leaving Certificate grade. This journal is completed in class time under the guidance of the teacher. The remaining 80% is awarded for a terminal State examination based on the core areas of study, 60% and one elective area, 20%.
The core areas of study include:
· Food Studies
· Resource Management and Consumer Studies
· Social Studies
6th year students take one elective from the following areas:
· Fashion and Textiles
· Housing and Interior Design
· Sociology
Click on this link to download the full Leaving Certificate syllabus-
Home Economics Leaving Certificate Syllabus
Senior Cycle: Useful Home Ec Links
State Examinations Website (Marking Schemes and Exam Papers)
http://www.examinations.ie
Home economics Chief Examiners Report 2007
Home Ec Report 2007
PDST Home Economics Support Website
http://homeeconomics.slss.ie/
Sample Graded cookery assignments
Sample Grade A assignment
Sample Grade B assignment
Quizlet Quizzes for revision
http://www.safefood.eu/Home.aspx
The Leaving Certificate Home Economics syllabus provides students with knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes necessary for managing their own lives, for further and higher education and work. The learning experiences in home economics develop flexibility and adaptability in students, prepare them for a consumer-oriented society and provide a learning foundation for a wide range of careers in food, textiles, science, design, social studies and tourism. The subject is an applied subject combining theory with practice. It is concerned with the management of resources (material and human) to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and economic needs of individuals and families. The study of home economics emphasises the interdependent relationships that exist between individuals, families and their immediate and distant environments.
Leaving Certificate Home Economics-Scientific and Social is assessed, at Ordinary and Higher level. Comprising of a practical coursework journal worth 20% of the Leaving Certificate grade. This journal is completed in class time under the guidance of the teacher. The remaining 80% is awarded for a terminal State examination based on the core areas of study, 60% and one elective area, 20%.
The core areas of study include:
· Food Studies
· Resource Management and Consumer Studies
· Social Studies
6th year students take one elective from the following areas:
· Fashion and Textiles
· Housing and Interior Design
· Sociology
Click on this link to download the full Leaving Certificate syllabus-
Home Economics Leaving Certificate Syllabus
Senior Cycle: Useful Home Ec Links
State Examinations Website (Marking Schemes and Exam Papers)
http://www.examinations.ie
Home economics Chief Examiners Report 2007
Home Ec Report 2007
PDST Home Economics Support Website
http://homeeconomics.slss.ie/
Sample Graded cookery assignments
Sample Grade A assignment
Sample Grade B assignment
Quizlet Quizzes for revision
http://www.safefood.eu/Home.aspx
Colin enters Savour Kilkenny Festival

This is "Cheese Cat", Colin Carty's TY entry into the "Savour Kilkenny" festival in Jan 2013. Unfortunately Colin didn't feature in the prizes, but his entry attracted much comment and many compliments.
Well done Colin and his teacher Ms Ormond.
Well done Colin and his teacher Ms Ormond.