Our evening class was quite interesting. This is because the Food For Thought committee held an activity where we were put into groups that representing how much tasks you had to do and what amount of food you would get.

Both of us being in the disadvantaged part we had many tasks to do and whilst we did them we could wear no shoes. Some of the tasks the disadvantage ‘families’ received was to plant seeds, collect fire wood, wash the cars, sweep and rack and also pull out weeds in the garden. Some of these task included… For food we got 250g of rice between five people and while we were waiting for our ‘meal’ the rich people had a 3 course meal and the middle class had an average meal. This really put things into perspective and turned the tables. It made us feel frustration over having hardly any food whilst others were having plenty of food. To finish off the night we had to create a small presentation in our family groups on things that have a role in poverty.

To conclude everyone felt the gratitude that we should show on a daily basis because of the luxuries we have and how lucky we are to get the food that is put on our plate.

Harris - Taylors Lakes and Emily - Red Cliffs SC