The TAS Home Economics faculty comprises five highly dedicated and professional staff members who endeavour to engage and encourage students to strive for excellence. We provide quality teaching and learning in a supportive learning environment.
The TAS Home Economics staff are:
Mrs N Dexter - Head Teacher
Mrs J Simpson - Head Teacher Student Growth
Ms M Grima
Ms M Galanos - Year 9 YA
Ms N Biehler
The TAS Home Economics faculty offers a comprehensive range of courses to meet the learning needs and interests of all students. Elective subjects are offered in Years 9-12.
Through the study of technology courses, students engage in a diverse range of practical experiences and develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary and advancing technologies. They develop solutions to problems and situations, and explore the impact of technologies on the individual, society and the environment.
Years 7 and 8 (Stage 4)
Technology (Mandatory)
Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5)
Food Technology
Textiles Technology
Years 11 and 12 (Stage 6)
Food Technology
Textiles and Design
Community and Family Studies (CAFS)
Hospitality - Food and Beverage (VET)
Year 7 Technology Mandatory
Unit of work: Aussie Hamburger
During this unit of work the students are asked to plan, design, and make a healthy hamburger using fresh produce including herbs grown at school.
Unit of work: In the bag!
During this unit of work students design and construct a tie-dyed mutli-purpose bag.
Year 8 Technology Mandatory
Unit of work: Fantastic Food
During this unit of work the students are asked to construct a website to encourage healthy eating in adolescence.
Students will cook a variety of healthy meals, photograph their food to be included in the recipes on the web site. Emphasis is given to creating an eye-catching website and including all relevant information.
Unit of work: Light it up!
During this unit of work students code a microcontroller with LED lights to sew onto a flag.
Year 9 and 10 Food technology
Students at Blakehurst High School enter Year 9 food technology with some experience in food preparation, in Year 7 and 8 technology (mandatory). This course plan aims to build on prior learning in Stage 4 technology (mandatory) and provide opportunities for students to develop skills of safe work practices and food handling.
The course plan has been developed as a 200 hour course however; consideration has been given towards students who only complete 100 hour course in either Year 9 or Year 10. Therefore, the core is integrated through the focus areas allowing students to complete either 200 hour or 100 hour course.
The course plan identifies six focus areas each of 12 week duration, three in Year 9 and three in Year 10. The suggested order of topics allows for the development of deep understanding of concepts and reflects the need to build on prior knowledge. This course plan attempts to develop awareness in students of the relevance of food technology for them as individuals and members of society. Over the length of the course students explore food related issues which should help them make informed and appropriate food choices.
The school operates on a two week cycle, with periods lasting 70 minutes. The elective courses have 5 periods per cycle.