Home Economics

What you need to know:

• This course has been developed for students with a keen interest in sewing beyond grade nine.  

• Students will complete a variety of projects including: samples, strip quilted pin cushion, apron or shopping bag, a hoodie, as well as projects of their own choosing.  

• Students are responsible for the purchase of supplies for their sewing projects. 

What you need to know:

• This course provides students with the opportunity to continue to study in the area of food preparation.   

• Students are also able to earn a Food Safe Certificate, which will enhance employment opportunities. 

• Students will study a variety of topics including: baking basics, the Science of Nurition, grains, milk and milk products, eggs, yeast breads, cakes and pastries, food additives, salads and sandwiches. 

What you need to know:

• Explore the beauty and fashion industry! Hands-on experiences to develop skills in hair care, skincare, cosmetics, and nail care techniques. Enhance your visual, creative and technical skills while applying the fundamentals of design to clothing and fashion.

• Integrated content examines the relationship between mental health and physical appearance. For example, how stress affects hair, skin, and nails.

• With a focus on creativity, self-expression, and artistic exploration, this course empowers students to express their unique style through colour, texture, and industry techniques while fostering confidence and personal growth.

What you need to know:

• Students will study fashion design from the idea stage to production, manufacture clothing projects utilizing higher level sewing skills and review how clothing is merchandised in the public sector.  

• Students will choose their own projects based on their previous sewing experience.  

• Students will develop a sample portfolio.  

• Students are responsible for the purchase of supplies for their sewing projects. 

What you need to know:

• This course is intended to teach students to plan, prepare and serve nutritious, appetizing and appealing dishes.   

• Labs emphasize meals of international origin, gourmet style meals and entertaining for special occasions. 

• Topics of study include: Food Preservation, Soups and Sauces, Protein Foods—Meat, Poultry, Fish and Alternatives, creative baking, Saskatchewan, Canadian and international Cuisine. 

What you need to know:

• This course is for the student who is interested in the creative elements of design as it relates to home interior design. 

• Students will learn the fundamentals of the principles and elements of design as they apply to residential interiors

• Computer technology will be utilized for floor plans and design of interior spaces.  

• This is a project based course and as such it requires participation and design presentations