Course:LFS350/Projects/2021-Term2/POWERSecondary

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Overview

Project Title

POWER Secondary Student Recipe Book

Organization Name

POWER Secondary School

Keywords

Related Course Concepts

Food justice, Food security, Social class/income inequality, Cultural identities, Indigenous food sovereignty

Organization Information

Organization Name

Power Alternate Secondary School

Mission and Vision of Organization

New Westminster Schools is home to the POWER Alternate Secondary School, an innovative and unique learning opportunity for students 16 to 18 years of age. POWER Alternate Secondary School offers students high school graduation with the Dogwood Diploma and incorporates academic and work experience opportunities, individualized support and instruction, as well as recreational and artistic experiences.At Power Secondary School, our goal is for students to feel engaged in their learning. We provide a flexible program and a sense of emotional safety and belonging for students to pursue their educational goals.

Guiding Principles + Values

- Trauma-Informed Care - Inclusivity & Collaboration - Student Voice & Choice - Flexible Learning Opportunities - Mental Health & Therapuetic Support

Contact Information

Preferred Method of Contact

  • Best method(s) to contact: Email
  • Best day(s) to contact:Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays
  • Best time(s) to contact: Mornings, Afternoons, Other

Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

  • No

Project Description

Context: What challenge or issue does the project aim to address?

Many of our students face food insecurity for a number of different reasons. This insecurities have increased significantly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have already managed to secure a number of ways for students and their families to access food resouces both at school and in the community (i.e. hamper programs, food banks, reclaimed food, etc...). However, while our students have increased their access to food, we recognize it would be helpful for them to have recipes they can use at home. We currently have a Foods class where students are developing their basic cooking skills at home, but we lack the resources/time to provide them with easy recipes they could use at home with food from food banks and other food programs. This project aims to increase our students ability to make healthy meals at home, as well as further develop cooking skills and knowledge about nutrition they can use when living on their own. One practice that wouldplay a significant role in this program is Food Safe.

Main Project Activities

  • Researching items commonly found at food banks and in hamper programs
  • Researching recipes that can be made from these items
  • Researching the impact having access to healthy meals has on learning/school

Expected Project Deliverable(s)

Creating a 1 recipe book with meals that focus on nutrition, while also emphasizing quick, easy meals which can be created from items typically found in hampers and at the food bank.

Intended Project Outcome

Students gain knowledge on the impact healthy eating has on their ability to learn and stay focused at school. Students have an individual recipe book they can take home

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

  • N/A

Student Assets and Skills (to be developed through the project)

  • - Developing research skills, writing skills, and assessing skills
  • Deeper understanding of barriers people face to accessing food and cooking supplies
  • Planning and design skills

Are there any mandatory attendance dates (e.g. special event)?

  • No

Is a criminal record search (CRS) required?

Yes

If a criminal record search is required, when should the process be initiated?  

Before the first community partner meeting


Preferred Days of Week and Hours

Monday, Thursday, Friday


Related Community Service Opportunities for Students

Required Reading

Project/Partner Orientation Materials

Students should review these materials prior to the first partner meeting:

Additional Project/Partner Orientation Materials

The following will be provided at the first community partner meeting:

Expected Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

I hope students will learn about...

  • How to prepare healthy meals with limited access to healthy ingredients and cooking supplies

I think students will come to appreciate...

  • The access to healthy ingredients and the ability to cook healthy meals is a privilege

Through this project, students will develop...

  • Empathy towards individuals who face food insecurity on a daily basis

Organizational Outcomes

How does the student project contribute to your organization's mission and long-term vision?

  • continuing to provide alternative ways our students can be engaged with their learning when at school.
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