Home Economics
Developing Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Self-Reliance
The Home Economics Program at Mary Bilingual Comprehensive High School is designed to equip students with practical life skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and responsible decision-making abilities essential for personal and professional success. The program blends theory with hands-on training, preparing students to manage resources effectively and contribute meaningfully to family, community, and national development.
Rooted in practical education and modern application, Home Economics empowers learners with skills that are immediately useful and highly adaptable in today’s society.
Program Focus and Subjects
The Home Economics Program offers a broad and balanced curriculum that includes:
- Nutrition and Food Studies
- Food Preparation and Catering Basics
- Clothing and Textiles
- Home Management and Family Studies
- Consumer Education
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Skills
These subjects are structured to promote creativity, responsibility, and economic independence.
Practical and Hands-On Learning
Learning in Home Economics is highly practical and skills-oriented. Students actively engage in:
- Meal planning and food preparation
- Budgeting and household resource management
- Clothing design, care, and textile work
- Health, hygiene, and nutrition practices
Small-scale business and entrepreneurship projects
This hands-on approach ensures students can apply what they learn to real-life situations with confidence.
Teaching Approach
The Home Economics teaching team emphasizes:
- Practical demonstrations and guided practice
- Creativity and problem-solving
- Continuous assessment and skill evaluation
- Responsible and ethical decision-making
- Entrepreneurship and self-employment readiness
Lessons are interactive, engaging, and designed to build confidence and independence.
Academic and Career Relevance
The Home Economics Program prepares students for both examinations and life beyond school. Graduates are well equipped for further studies and career pathways such as:
- Catering and hospitality
- Fashion and textile-related fields
- Nutrition and food services
- Community development and social services
- Entrepreneurship and small business management
The program also provides essential life skills that support success in any profession.
Preparing Students for Real Life
Beyond academics, Home Economics instills values of responsibility, organization, hygiene, and self-reliance. Students learn skills that enable them to manage personal, family, and professional responsibilities effectively.
Qualified and Supportive Instructors
The program is led by trained and experienced instructors who provide mentorship, practical guidance, and continuous support. Teachers work closely with students to nurture confidence, creativity, and competence.
A Foundation for Life and Enterprise
At Mary Bilingual Comprehensive High School, the Home Economics Program is more than a subject—it is preparation for life.
By combining practical skills, entrepreneurship, and responsible living, the program equips students to thrive academically, professionally, and socially.
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