What are three words that describe the activities in this kit?
Sustainable, mindful, local.
How effective was the resource in fostering critical thinking about food waste issues?
How effective was the resource in increasing students’ awareness of local sources of food?
How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue?
The Good Food Map resource helped students see that food waste isn’t just something that happens at home — it’s a global issue with local impacts. They learned how wasted food affects farmers, communities, and the environment, and how making smarter choices locally, like using seasonal produce or sharing surplus food, can contribute to solving a much bigger problem. This connection between local actions and global consequences really deepened their understanding and sense of responsibility.
What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions?
The students’ top food waste ideas were creative and hands-on: composting scraps, turning leftovers into new meals, sharing unused food, and running fun “leftovers challenges.” They loved seeing how small actions at school and home can make a big difference for the planet. As well as establishing worms farms and feeding the chickens.
Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?
What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery?
Through the Good Food Map activities, students noticed aspects of our community they hadn’t really seen before — like the abundance of avocado and kiwi orchards, nearby dairy farms, and local food producers. The discovery was sparked by mapping exercises and discussions about where food comes from, helping them connect their daily choices to the local environment and see the importance of supporting sustainable practices. As well as all the beehives and honey being produced in the coromandel.
Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school?
Yes! The Good Food Map kit has sparked several new food-related initiatives in our school. Students have taken the lead as lunch monitors, helped set up worm farms and compost systems, cared for chickens, and even contributed to developing fruit forests. The kit has inspired hands-on action, turning learning about sustainable food into real projects that benefit our school and the environment.
