Academic
Home Economics
Course Objectives
Home Economics is a compulsory subject in Form One to Three. It helps students construct necessary knowledge and grasp practical home-making skills which are essential to healthy life and intellectual development. Through this learning process, students can cultivate a variety of generic skills. Moreover, they will be encouraged to develop a healthy lifestyle and maintain a sustainable living environment.
Curriculum
In S1 to S3, the Home Economics course is divided into three sections: Home management, food and nutrition and needlework.
- Home management cultivates students to make personal contributions in group life, and encourages them to cooperate with others to create a harmonious community life.
- Food and Nutrition enables students to understand the relationship between nutrition and health, and apply the principle of dietary goals in choosing foods that are protective to health. Moreover, it encourages students to acquire the skills of preparing and serving nutritious meals as part of their daily life.
- Needlework introduces design principles and sewing skills, thus helping students to make aesthetic judgements and develop their creativity. Students are encouraged to think of variations in their practical work, based on their needs, aesthetic view and preferences.
S1
Home anagement
- Food safety
Food and Nutrition
- Food and Health
- Basic Kitchen Equipment – Identifying kitchen equipment
- Milk and Eggs
- Soybean and soybean products
- Set table
Needlework
- Know the sewing equipment
- Basic stitches
- Embroidery Stitches
- Design of decoration
- Christmas Tree Making
S2
Home Management
- Wise shopping
Food and Nutrition
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Meat
- Yeast
- Party Food
- Packed Meal
Needlework
- Design of decoration
- Sock Toy Making
- Card Holder Making
S3
Home Management
- Nutritional Disorder
Food and Nutrition
- “AI-Global Gastronaut” Project
- Cheesecake Making
- Ready-made Wrapping
Needlework
- Finger-knitting
- Flower Decoration
