What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Hands-on, basic, awards

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How effective was the resource in increasing students’ awareness of local sources of food?

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? The A2 poster could have been more NZ specific.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Pickling.

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? The local food map using google maps was enjoyable.

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? We will visit a community garden every year.

“We enjoyed visiting a community garden, which was inspired by the kit. We also loved the idea of 'local food hero's' and we nominated Grace van den Brink.”

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Posted 5 months ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Engaging, interesting, real-world

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? They were more interested in the local issue than the global, and were keen to help.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? -

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? They looked deeply into wastage

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? We've looked into what else we can do other than just composting which is what we do now.

“This kit came with great resources and activities to go with it.”

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Posted 5 months ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Fun, easy, adaptable

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? It added to our discussions currently happening

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? We did a STEM challenge to make a receptacle in the school that met the problems we were seeing.

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? We didn’t get to yhis

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? Recycling and composting

“The kids loved making their own pickles and using the scientific process to conduct an experiment that they could eat. Some hilarious faces and anecdotes.”

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Posted 5 months ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Engaging,

How effective was the resource in fostering critical thinking about food waste issues?

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? Kids were blown away with how much food is wasted around the world.... they started thinking about their own homes and behaviours.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? We did like the idea of soups and related some ideas back to our vege cupcakes form 2023!

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? We have a local farmers market where lots of students go with whanau. Many commented that there is lots of fresh produce, but also preserves etc of fruit that most likely would otherwise go to waste.

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? Unfortunately due to time constraints, we ended up only briefly touching on parts of this kit. We do already have composts, school garden and worm farm. I think this just reminded our class that there are many ways to minimise food waste and that they can do it at home too.

“What a cool way to find out more about food waste and what's going on in your own community, no matter how small or big.”

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Posted 5 months ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Engaging Relevant Real

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? I found that the food kit was great for food waste understanding at both a local and global issue as it was based in our local community. We then could compare to what other countries do with food waste and some ideas that could transfer into Napier and New Zealand.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Food bins at school where food that was not wanted - were put in and learners could help themselves rather than unopened food and untouched fruit being thrown out.

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? Community Food Kitchens - there are at least 4 of these locally and learners started to take things such as lemons, feijoas and avocados to this food share stands.

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? Yes - we have planned to replant our vege plots so we can grown veges to be used in our foods room / tech hub instead of buying them.

“Our five-class intermediate school team decided to collaborate on a project using the School Kit, working together with our 136 learners. Each kaiako in the team received a kit, and we utilised the detailed plan to rotate our students through the various engaging learning experiences it offered. We completed our circle poems outdoors, under the trees at school, following a walk and some lively group brainstorming sessions. The Good Food Map activity was particularly revealing, highlighting how many of our students were unaware of the resources available in our local area. It also shed light on their limited knowledge of food waste and local food heroes, such as Nourished for Nil. This sparked curiosity and ultimately led to a full-scale inquiry as students explored the causes and effects of food waste and identified practical actions they could take at home, school, or even on a global scale to mitigate these impacts. Unfortunately, our plan to use the school’s food room for a cooking session—making pickles or soup—was disrupted due to technology catch-ups that were beyond our control. With no alternative dates available, we were unable to complete this part of the project. However, we are determined to revisit it in Term 1 of 2025, aligning it with our community-focused inquiry for the term. We see this as a fantastic opportunity for the children to create and donate to their local community, tying together learning and meaningful action. We’ll be sure to keep you updated!”

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Posted 5 months ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Engaging, thought provoking.

How effective was the resource in fostering critical thinking about food waste issues?

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? Showed them that it happens everything.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Giving to the homeless/soup kitchens etc

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? That companies do sell the not perfect fruit/veges. Local Patai Kai stalls

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? Yes and we are now starting garden to table.

“Such a great resource which linked perfectly into our snack attach food Inquiry. The recipe cards were fun.”

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Posted 5 months ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? thought-provoking, engaging, empathy

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? Somewhat. We probably spent too much time focussing on food waste on a regional level.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Brocolli stalks are just as tasty as the heads (and also the largest weight component when buying). A blender or Thermomix can dice that goodness up for salads, pizzas (yes, pizzas!) and mince dishes

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? Koha Kai, a local food and produce supplier in Invercargill. Not many tamariki knew about Koha Kai and are saddened to learn that they could close down because of the new government lunch intitative

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? Not at this stage (EOY pressures have the brain focussed on other things right now).

“The Good Food Map was a great resource that helped my students think twice before reaching for trashy food (their words) from the cupboard. Learning about nutritional value and local food suppliers and producers (Koha Kai for us) sparked some great chat too!”

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Posted 5 months ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? food, exciting, inclusive

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? The poster was really helpful fort his

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? They created their own products using food wastage from local shops

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? Food that was going to be thrown out

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? We had a market day after creating new foods using foraged, grown or salvaged food

“We have loved looking at our community a bit closer. The class really loved doing the good and bad food memories as well.”

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Posted 5 months ago

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