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The home economics department in conjunction with the teachers and SNA’s from pre-vocational classes decided to join forces and roll out the Incredible Edibles Healthy Eating Programme. The hands-on SESE linked programme strengthened geography, science and maths learning together with creating opportunities to develop literacy...

As part of the Junior Cycle Programme students designed their very own bedrooms. The students applied their knowledge of room planning guidelines and design together with design principles. ...

As part of the home economics programme students complete a CBA in creative textiles. Students were presented with a brief and they were asked to complete a textile-based item for an individual or the home having been inspired by prescribed material from their English class.   Students...

Children age 9-12 and teenagers age 13-18 should include 5 portions from the dairy group in their diet daily. In an effort to promote milk consumption and celebrate World Milk Day the Home Economics Department had a colouring competition, students produced amazing work and presented their...

St. Augustine’s had some very special visitors last week. Garda Damien and Graham came to our school to show some of our students the Special Olympic torch. The students were so excited to see the Olympic torch and get the grand tour of a Garda...