Home Economics

Curriculum Objectives

The curriculum is designed to engage students in reflective learning as well as  to help them develop practical skills.  The knowledge, skills and values taught in this subject will enable students to understand the roles of a responsible individual, family member and citizen.

To enable students to:

  • develop intellectual and aesthetic attitudes towards manipulative and creative skills in relation to food, fabrics and home-making
  • understand the principles underlying the choice and the safety and informed use of materials and equipment
  • appreciate how rapid development of technology affects our daily lives and enhances the nurturing of quality people as well as quality homes
  • develop positive attitudes towards healthy lifestyle

Curriculum Content

School-based curriculum and multiple means of assessment are designed to cater for the diverse learning needs.
The subject matter of Home Economics is divided into 3 sections.

  1. Food, Nutrition and Diet enables students to understand the relationship between nutrition and health and apply cooking skills in daily life.
  2. Home and Family deals with the skills and principles of running a home safely and wisely.
  3. Needlework, Dress and Design introduces the characteristics of fabrics, design principles and sewing skills.

A curriculum is incomplete without extra-curricular activities. There is a strong linkage between the curriculum and extra-curricular activities to broaden students’ horizons and arouse their awareness of science and technological development.

Activity Snapshots

STEAM Education: 3D Food Printer
STEAM Education: 3D Food Printer
STEAM Education: Basic Molecular Gastronomy Workshop at HKU SPACE
STEAM Education: Basic Molecular Gastronomy Workshop at HKU SPACE
STEAM Education: Jam making class organised by QK Kitchen, The Leisure and Cultural Services Department Science Promotional Unit
STEAM Education: Jam making class organised by QK Kitchen, The Leisure and Cultural Services Department Science Promotional Unit
Joyful Fruit Day to promote Healthy Eating Habits
Joyful Fruit Day to promote Healthy Eating Habits
Healthy Lifestyle Week co-organized with the PE Panel to enhance students’ physical and mental wellness as well as the awareness of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Healthy Lifestyle Week co-organized with the PE Panel to enhance students’ physical and mental wellness as well as the awareness of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Healthy Lifestyle Week co-organized with the PE Panel to enhance students’ physical and mental wellness as well as the awareness of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Healthy Lifestyle Week co-organized with the PE Panel to enhance students’ physical and mental wellness as well as the awareness of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Healthy Eating Exhibition to cultivate students’ good eating habits
Healthy Eating Exhibition to cultivate students’ good eating habits
HEALTH Direct, a health promotion van equipped with a variety of health education resources
HEALTH Direct, a health promotion van equipped with a variety of health education resources
Mobile Community Kitchen co-organised with the Geography Panel & Nature Buddy to promote green living style
Mobile Community Kitchen co-organised with the Geography Panel & Nature Buddy to promote green living style
Educational Talk: Redress to promote SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production)
Educational Talk: Redress to promote SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production)
Educational Talk: The Green Power shares with students the updated information related to SDGs 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production) & 13 (Climate Action)
Educational Talk: The Green Power shares with students the updated information related to SDGs 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production) & 13 (Climate Action)
55th Anniversary Cooking Competition - Students’ Session: Green Cuisine
55th Anniversary Cooking Competition - Students’ Session: Green Cuisine
55th Anniversary Cooking Competition - Students’ Session: Green Cuisine
55th Anniversary Cooking Competition - Students’ Session: Green Cuisine
55th Anniversary Cooking Competition - Public Session: Let’s Go.Goal.糕
55th Anniversary Cooking Competition - Public Session: Let’s Go.Goal.糕
55th Anniversary Cooking Competition - Public Session: Let’s Go.Goal.糕
55th Anniversary Cooking Competition - Public Session: Let’s Go.Goal.糕
LWLG: Cake making course
LWLG: Cake making course
Cake making course
Cake making course
Western Table Etiquette at HKU SPACE
Western Table Etiquette at HKU SPACE
Tote bag sewing screen printing workshop at The Mills
Tote bag sewing screen printing workshop at The Mills
INNOPOWER@JC: F2 Social Innovation PROJECT - Visit HealthTech Centre at IVE (Kwai Chung)
INNOPOWER@JC: F2 Social Innovation PROJECT - Visit HealthTech Centre at IVE (Kwai Chung)
International cuisine class at Hong Kong New Oriental Culinary Art
International cuisine class at Hong Kong New Oriental Culinary Art
International cuisine class at Hong Kong New Oriental Culinary Art
International cuisine class at Hong Kong New Oriental Culinary Art
Visit: School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Visit: School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Cooking with NETs gives students the chance to practise using English in an authentic environment
Cooking with NETs gives students the chance to practise using English in an authentic environment
Panels of Home Economics and C&S joined hands to present Village-to-table DIY Workshop - Hakka Steamed Glutinous Rice Cake making (茶粿) in order to let students know more about traditional Chinese snack and its history.
Panels of Home Economics and C&S joined hands to present Village-to-table DIY Workshop - Hakka Steamed Glutinous Rice Cake making (茶粿) in order to let students know more about traditional Chinese snack and its history.
Herb Sachet DIY workshop and herbal tea tasting were held in the Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Week. Students know more about the use of Chinese herbs in daily life.
Herb Sachet DIY workshop and herbal tea tasting were held in the Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Week. Students know more about the use of Chinese herbs in daily life.
Herb Sachet DIY workshop and herbal tea tasting were held in the Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Week. Students know more about the use of Chinese herbs in daily life.
Herb Sachet DIY workshop and herbal tea tasting were held in the Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Week. Students know more about the use of Chinese herbs in daily life.
Cooking competition (Students’ Session): Chinese Dim Sum
Cooking competition (Students’ Session): Chinese Dim Sum
Cooking competition (Public Session): Soy Cuisine
Cooking competition (Public Session): Soy Cuisine