Find out about FEAST, a interactive STEM program developed by OzHarvest that combines nutrition, food waste and sustainability in a curriculum ready package for Australian primary schools. We chat with Amelia Berner, OzHarvest’s FEAST Program Manager to learn more!

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About the OzHarvest FEAST program

FEAST runs for 7-10 weeks and is a STEM project-based learning program focusing on food and fibre and the cross-curriculum priority of Sustainability. The program teaches kids about sustainability, food waste and nutrition using hands-on cooking and inquiry-based learning. The culmination of the program is the ‘School Cookbook’ which brings to life everything the students have learnt about food waste and healthy eating. The program encourages students to influence their whole school community by hosting a Cookbook launch and sharing their knowledge on the topic.

Funding is available for eligible schools to sign up to the FEAST program and make a lasting, impact within their school community. Schools signing up will receive a curriculum package, kitchen kits to make cooking in the classroom easy, access to the online portal for teachers and students and accredited teacher training. For more information visit www.ozharvest.org/feast
FEAST in Action video:
https://youtu.be/F1R74U1Z99k
Video of School Cookbook Launch at QLD school
https://youtu.be/6-OaL8Pi5HA
How FEAST addresses the Sustainable Development Goals
https://youtu.be/va27wJmIZ9w
FEAST photos can be found HERE.
To sign up to FEAST: https://education.ozharvest.org/register-your-school/
OzHarvest Education Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/OzHarvestEdu

About the Amelia Berner

Amelia is OzHarvest’s FEAST Program Manager and has a passion for nutrition and environmental education stems from a decade of experience as High School TAS teacher and working as a practicing nutritionist. This enabled her to develop the FEAST education program that ensures all children have the ability to learn where food comes from, how it is prepared sustainably and not waste it.

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