YEAR 8:

• Foods Technology and Textiles Technology offers an introduction to foods and textiles practice and theory elements.

Practical skills and knowledge are developed through direct handling and manipulating of equipment, foods and fabrics.

Students are given design challenges which allow for their own creativity and with these practices enhancing understanding of nutrition, fibres & fabrics.

Both the theory & practical elements are re-enforced throughout the design challenges .

Students also gain knowledge of acceptable workplace safety practices when handling equipment.

YEAR 9 & 10:

•  Year 9 and 10 Home Economics – Food Studies

Food Studies teaches students knowledge on food, nutrition, culture, and healthy living by:

•  Educating students about the relationship between food choices and disease prevention

•  Encouraging a students natural curiosity and creativity; to be the foundation of learning

•  Providing students with the life skill of food preparation through hands-on experience

•  Introducing healthy foods through the traditions and arts of different cultures

YEAR 11 & 12:

•  Early Childhood Practices

Early Childhood Practices looks at children from conception to approximately five years of age. The students have the opportunity to complete the “Baby Think It Over” programme and are learning about growth and development of a child, including areas such as play and language.

This subject would be beneficial for those considering careers where an understanding of child development is an advantage such a s Children Services, Health services, hospitality and retailing industries and education.

The course offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge, attitudes and practices that support child development.

Learning experiences include guest speakers, site visits, excursions and individual and group work both theoretical and practical.

•  Certificate III Children's Services

  Certificate III in Children's Services qualification allows students to:

•  Explore Early Childhood and gain direction in pathways i.e. childcare or teaching

•  Qualifies you to work in any childcare centre in Australia , as a Nanny or Teacher-Aide

Students complete 15 units of competency including a Senior First Aid Certificate.

Competency is gained by completing on-the-job and simulated experiences including site visits, excursions and guest speakers.

This course is delivered in conjunction with My Other Mum Training & Assessment

•  Hospitality Practices

(with Certificate I in Hospitality (Operations) and students have the opportunity to complete Certificate II Hospitality (Operations)

Hospitality Practices is a predominantly practical course which covers the most important aspects of professional food preparation and service within the Australian Hospitality Industry. Students should possess: •  A genuine interest in cooking and serving food •  An ability to work independently and within teams •  Enthusiasm and willingness to participate in restaurants/functions •  An ability to adhere to Workplace Health & Safety regulations   Learning experiences for students involved in Hospitality practices include involvement in restaurant functions, coffee shops, workshops and the Livit program – Royal Pines.

Hospitality Studies (with Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations)   Hospitality Studies combines general (OP subject) and vocational education components. The course, which has been developed as a two-year course of study for students, comprises of five topic areas. The five topic areas reflect the sectors of the hospitality industry. The topic areas are: •  Food production •  Beverage production and service •  Food and beverage service •  Accommodation services •  Clubs and gaming Students will have the opportunity to gain a Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations) Learning experiences for students involved in Hospitality Studies include involvement in restaurant functions, coffee shops, workshops such as Fine Dining, Coffee preparation & presentation, Mocktails. Theoretical knowledge is also gained through assignment tasks which are related to the various topic areas.

In Year 11 Tourism students will explore the various sections of the Queensland and Australian Tourism Industry through assignments, guest speakers, group work and excursions. Students will have the opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills, customer relation skills and increase their cultural awareness in a tourism context.

In Year 12 Tourism students examine the Tourism Industry with a focus on the wine industry, both local and nationally, as well as customer needs and expectations, interpersonal skills, cultural considerations and research skills necessary to complete various tasks relevant to the wine sector. Students participate in a Wine Appreciation course conducted by SmartSkills.

Students present role plays, explore the effects of tourism and evaluate the industry in Australia.Learning experiences include guest speakers, excursions, individual research & group work

•  Senior Home Economics

  Senior Home Economics has a unique place in the school curriculum in that it focuses on the well-being of individuals and families in everyday activities.  In all cultural contexts, people need to have food, textiles, and shelter as well as satisfactory ways of meeting social, emotional, physical, financial and intellectual aspects of well-being. 

Home Economics is an academic subject with a strong practical component.  The reasoning processes, understandings and attitudes developed in this course of study are those which are fundamental to effective functioning in a wide range of life roles.  Students are encouraged to consider issues relating to the well-being of individuals and families from a range of perspectives, such as social, cultural, political, legal, historical, environmental, economic and ethical perspectives.

  Home Economics provides balance between theoretical understandings and practical capacities.  It recognises the importance of a practical approach to solving everyday living problems, and of providing students with the opportunity to develop the practical and management skills involved in the selection and manipulation of resources, and the planning and execution of complex practical tasks.  In Home Economics, practical skills are extended to include the development of the skills and attitudes required for thoughtful promotion of the well-being of individuals and families .

Home Economics combines investigative and practical approaches to student learning.  Students are encouraged to use the full range of planning and decision making processes in both academic and practical tasks.  Students will develop their reasoning skills through, for example, research tasks that involve collecting information and analysing and evaluating it, developing arguments and conclusions and supporting them with evidence, and communicating their findings in a variety of forms.  In practical tasks, students will plan and organise, make decisions about evaluate the effectiveness of processes and products.

Areas of focus include textile projects, such as designing and making outfits, designing and making household textile articles and healthy food habits for life.