Sue Parkes

Sue Parkes is a former home economics teacher and currently a doctoral student at the University of Canterbury.

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A metal tray with rice and crumbed chicken is highlighted next to a checklist. The box for “Not achieved” is ticked in red, while “Excellence,” “Merit,” and “Achieved” remain unchecked.
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Not achieved: A home economics teacher’s school lunch assessment

Sue Parkes
03 Dec 2025
Four students in school uniforms and aprons work on cooking or baking projects at a table, using rolling pins and utensils. The background is light blue with horizontal lines.
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Home economics is about nourishing a nation. So why is it being scrapped?

Sue Parkes
22 Oct 2025