Home Economics
The department passionately believes that all students should have the knowledge of healthy eating and be confident in basic cookery techniques.
Mrs L. Hayes is Head of Home Economics and is assisted by Mrs L Horsley the H.E. technician. At Key Stage 3 the emphasis is intrinsically on practical work, designed to teach the basic skills using safe procedures. Pupils then have the option of following the two year GCSE Home Economics – Food and Nutrition course. Nutrition is studied in greater depth and students decide what they cook depending on their specific area of research.
There are opportunities for extra curricular activities for the boarding community and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. There is also the chance of representing your house in the annual Inter-House Master Chef competition.
It is hoped that the department will move to new facilities in the not too distant future. This will allow the exciting opportunity of offering the Leiths Basic Certificate in Food and Wine. This prestigious cookery course for sixth formers teaches classical and creative cookery in a professional but informal atmosphere. This certificate will open doors for the catering industry and is useful for work during a gap year where students may wish to work at establishments in ski resorts or other holiday destinations.
