Year 11 Home Economics students took part in a Food Technology day in Loughry College Cafre in Cookstown. During the day they took part in practical workshop activities including, ice cream making, chocolate making, bread making and acids in foods. They explored other issue including  gas exchange in human  respiration during exercise and developing new isotonic drinks. To finish they looked at modified Atmosphere packaging and new product development including waste awareness in the food industry. Click on the image below to view pictures from the event.

Click on the image below to view some of the 2010 GCSE Home Economics Practicals.

Laura McAllister celebrates her success at the Futurechef cookery competition in Magherafelt. Laura achieved 1st place in all categories. Click on the image below to find out more.

To view some of the great GCSE Home Economic practicals click on the image below.

The Home Economics Department has been hard at work preparing for Christmas. Click on the image below to view the fruits of their labours.

Click on the image above to view some of the HE students’ work.

Natalie Eastwood in Yr 12 has won the BELB Dairy Cook of the Year. She has won £500 of equipment for the HE department and a luxury food hamper and a cash prize for herself.

Natalie also had success in the future chef competition in December.

Below is a link to some New images from the Home Economics Department.