Pupils in years five and six across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges can now enjoy a state-of-the-art program to learn about fresh produce.
The Woolworths fresh food discovery tour has been designed in collaboration with educators and food scientists and features immersive virtual reality technology that helps kids learn about the process of fresh fruit and vegetable cultivation.
According to Woolworth research conducted in July and August, less than half of the surveyed 1004 survey children aged 6-14 could correctly identify a beetroot.
Woolworths Kyneton, Rosenthal and Sunbury operations manager Wally Ghanem said his stores are committed to helping families make healthier choices with their diet.
“A big way we can do that is by educating younger Aussies about where food comes from, the food production process, Aussie suppliers and growers, and the need to support a sustainable future,” Mr Ghanem said.
“Taking the Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours online also enables teachers to bring the curriculum virtually to life, even if students are learning from home. Sunbury and Macedon Ranges students can discover the importance of how their fresh food makes it into local stores, and helps them build a healthier relationship with fruits and vegetables.”
The program will be extended to include children in kindergarten to year 4 by 2022.
Educators can request a classroom kit and teacher activity guide online.
Details: bit.ly/3A2nCKa
Oliver Lees
