Welcome to Home Economics, part of the Faculty of Science and HE. Under the umbrella of Home Economics come the individual disciplines of Health and Food Technology, Fashion and Textiles, and Practical Cookery.
All pupils will gain a foundation in practical cookery skills and diet, nutrition and health across their S1 and S2 years.
In S1 and S2, all pupils follow the curriculum for excellence course, mostly at level 3. This includes a grounding in:
The courses develop vital life skills for young pupils, open their eyes to the creative possibilities of producing their own food, and give them an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet, health and nutrition.
The range of options open to pupils in S3-6 stretches from National 4 (National 3 on demand) practical courses, right up to Higher and, again on demand, Advanced Higher Health and Food Technology.
