Home Economics at Fremont Elizabeth City High School

Home Economics at Fremont Elizabeth City High School places an emphasis on commitment to lifelong learning, health and nutrition. It is an integral aspect of a students’ educational experience. Home Economics is taught in Year 8 – 10, with both Food and Hospitality and Child Studies being offered at both Stage 1 and  Stage 2. Students also have the opportunity to apply for a place in (VET courses)

Year 8 and 9 Students will:

 ·         Experience success, participate and enjoy involvement in three areas:

Kitchen

Textiles

 Craft for year 8 and Technology for year 9.

Year 10 students will:

 ·         Experience success, participate and enjoy involvement in two different subject offerings:

Food and Hospitality. This involves:

  learning about food safety and food hygiene practices

  refining food preparation and presentation skills

  exploring the advantages and disadvantages of fresh vs pre-packaged foods

  critically evaluating food on the basis of flavour and appearance

 Home Economics. This course consists of two, nine week units where students:

  learn how to use commercial patterns to make an article of their choosing

  Investigate the impact of culture on modern day Australian cuisine.

·         Explore contemporary views about food selection models and consider what it means to be well nourished and healthy.

·         Theory work will aim to develop on and improve existing literacy skills, with a focus on the use of genre              specific terminology.

Example of the YEAR 8 HE PROGRAM