School task for domestic science student (8)

I believe the answer is:

homework

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'school task' is the definition.
'homework' can be an answer for 'task' (homework is a kind of task). I'm unsure of the 'school' bit.

'domestic science student' is the wordplay.
'domestic' becomes 'home' (similar in meaning).
'science student' becomes 'work' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'home'+'work'='HOMEWORK'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for homework that I've seen before include "Work done outside school" , "It's done outside school hours" , "DIY" , "Preparation before lesson" , "something to do after school" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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