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A wide range of courses in food studies and textiles aimed at developing skills necessary for enhancing everyday living and employment skills for future employment opportunities are being offered at David Thompson. 

Food Studies 8

Students will learn food preparation practices around issues of safety, sanitation and processes in this Applied Skills 8 component course.

Food Studies 10

This course will provide information on safe food handling, fundamental cooking techniques, and a look at varying influences around our decisions with food choices.

Food Studies 11 (Foods for Celebrations 11)

Learn about holidays from around the world, then prepare a food or menu to celebrate each occasion, such as Thanksgiving, Diwali, Christmas, Hanukah, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, birthday parties, summer barbeques etc.

Food Studies 12 (Gourmet Foods 12) 

This course is for students who would like to acquire more advanced knowledge and skills around food preparation, food products and presentation. You will explore all areas of a menu from appetizers to desserts. This is a hands-on and theory-based course. The goal is to develop the fearless cook in you.

Culinary Arts 11 and 12

These courses focus on commercial quantity food preparation. Students develop the artistic and work-related skills necessary for entering the many exciting and demanding career paths in the hospitality industry as they learn how to receive, store, prepare and serve nutritious foods.


Fiber Crafts and Maker Technology 10

Have you ever visited a craft fair or seen beautiful crafts in the stores and wondered how they were made? Well, this is your opportunity to balance your hectic timetable with a fun and creative course. Be inspired making original projects that you can keep, give away or possibly develop into your own line of crafts. 

Textiles 10

This is an introductory program allowing one to learn clothing construction skills. Basic sewing machine and serging skills will be covered. Through careful pattern selection and interpretation, students will create garments they will be proud to wear. 

Textiles 11

This senior program allows one to develop and improve basic skills around serger, sewing machine, iron press, and electronic embroidery. Apply fabric knowledge and construction techniques to create garments that are uniquely yours.

Textiles 12

This advanced senior course builds on construction experience, allowing students the opportunity to further explore industry and couture techniques while refining previous skills. Tailoring techniques will be introduced as students complete a lined coat or jacket. Specialty fabrics will be chosen for a lined evening garment. If time permits, a third lined garment such as a fitted skirt or pants will be made. 

Teaching Staff:

Blaney, J

Chao, L

Goolieff, T

Kwong, A


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