Kathmandu University High School Founded in 1998 Kathmandu

Kathmandu University High School § Founded in 1998, Kathmandu University High School is initiated by Kathmandu University. Located in the beautiful out hills of Dhulikhel it has a very enchanting scenes of the mountains. With the total of 550 students , each class has 30 students in primary section and 60 students in secondary section. It also has A -level comprising of 100 students. Apart from education our school also has hostel facilities for the students.

Circle Members § Chandan Thakur (CAPTAIN) § Naman Koju § Pratik Sapkota § Rojan Bajgain § Amrit Acharya § Umang Raj Shrestha

Brainstorming for Group Name Avengers Super Solvers Unity Static The Reality QC Reality Rangers The Giant Path Finders

Finalized group name After the brainstorming for our group name, the conclusion was ” The Reality QC ”. The reason to choose it as our group name are: The word was based on reality of world. Problems prevailing in our environment can be listed in this name. Through it we can provide real solutions to problems.

Circle Info: § Group Name: The Reality QC § Constituted on: 3 rd Sept 2011 § Average Age: 14 yrs § Working Days: Wednesday and Thursday § Meet-Up Time: 2: 40 to 3: 40 PM § Co- ordinators: Mr. Narad Rijal and Mr. Umesh Timalsina

Important Dates Date Venue Time Work 3 rd Sept 2011 KUHS 2: 40 Circle formation 16 th – 18 th Sept 2011 KUHS 2: 40 Brainstorming session 26 th Nov-4 th Dec 2011 KUHS 2: 40 Observation and analysis 11 th-15 th Dec 2011 KUHS 2: 40 Planning strategies and implementing it 15 th – 23 rd Dec 2011 KUHS 2: 40 Observation of implemented strategies 2 nd Feb – 28 th Feb 2012 KUHS 2: 40 Discussing on the benefits of the projects 25 th April- 19 th May 2012 KUHS 2: 40 Editing

Brainstorming I For Problem Identification § § § Lack of Computer Appliances (Gadgets) Lack of Hostel Facilities Lack of Classroom Displays Overuse of Cosmetics Lack of Projector Slow Internet Bullying Groupism Lack of Furniture Noisy Assembly Less Books in Library Wastage of Food § § § Improper Uniform Unqualified Teachers Less Musical Instruments Poor English Lack of Punctuality Lack of Educational Tours Wastage of Paper Stress of Homework Lack of Practical Knowledge Unqualified Cooks Lack of Eco-Friendly Environment Lack of Care

Stratification of Problems A B C ØLack of classroom display ØNoisy assembly ØWastage of paper ØWastage of food ØLack of eco-friendly environment ØOveruse of cosmetics Ø Bullying ØGroupism ØPoor English ØImproper uniform ØLack of punctuality ØStress of homework ØLack of care Ø Lack of computer appliances Ø Lack of hostel facilities Ø Lack of projector Ø Slow internet Ø Less books in library Ø Lack of educational tours Ø Less musical instruments Ø Lack of practical knowledge Ø Lack of furniture A- Students can solve themselves. B- Students can solve with an external help. C- Students cannot solve at all.

Finalized Problems for Brainstorming II • Wastage of Food • Misuse of Paper • Lack of Classroom Displays • Violation of School Rules • Misuse of First-Aid Room • Disobeying Teachers • Bunking • Overuse of Deodorants • Lack of respect to Volunteers • Polluted Classroom Environment

Study Group for Problem Selection • Class 4 and 5 (30 Students each) • Class 6 -10 (60 Students each) • Total- 360 Students • KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

Problem Prioritization Problem A B C D E F G H I J Class 4 7 4 2 3 3 7 6 3 6 7 Class 5 6 7 4 6 2 5 8 2 4 5 Class 6 4 6 7 8 7 5 8 6 Class 7 8 4 3 5 5 4 7 7 Class 8 9 3 5 5 6 3 5 6 Class 9 7 5 7 7 4 3 8 5 2 4 Class 10 4 3 6 6 4 4 2 2 5 6 Total 45 32 34 38 31 33 42 24 38 41 A- Wastage of Food B- Misuse of Paper C- Lack of Classroom Displays D- Violation of School rules E- Misuse of First-Aid Room F- Disobeying Teachers G- Bunking H- Overuse of Deodorants I- Lack of respect to volunteers J- Polluted Classroom Environment

Pareto Matrix Problem no. Total Frequency Cumulative Frequency Total Cumulative Frequency % Problem 1 45 45 22. 05 % Problem 2 42 87 20. 59 % 42. 64 % Problem 3 41 128 20. 10 % 62. 74 % Problem 4 38 166 18. 63 % 81. 37 % Problem 5 38 204 18. 63 % 100. 00 % 1 - Wastage of Food 3 - Polluted Classroom Environment 5 - Lack of respect to volunteers 2 - Bunking 4 - Violation of School rules

Problem Pareto Diagram PROBLEM 1 PROBLEM 2 PROBLEM 3 PROBLEM 4 C U M U L A T I V E PROBLEM 5 P E R C E N T

Selected Problem Wastage of Food

Wastage Of Food • Despite the providence, many people of the world have to satisfy their hunger with just a crumb of bread to eat whole day while we the students of KUHS are misusing our opportunity and wasting food. • We should know about the importance of food and also know the harmful disease we might get if we do not get proper diet. • We the students who are the future and the pillars of our nation must know the consequences of wasting food and the problems we might face in future, we also must make others aware about wasting food to make better future.

Causes Of Problem § Negligence § Lack of Strict Rules § Over Freedom § Taking Food beyond need § Unhygienic Utensils § Lack of Tasty Food § Arrogant Cooks § Excessiveness of Food § Lack of Food Management § Serving Stale Food § Disobedience § Bad Company § Lack of Awareness § Daily Habit of Throwing Food § Lack of Discipline § Lack of Consciousness § Lack of Guidance § Spicy Food § Food Fighting Habit of Students

Stratification of Causes A B C Ø Negligence Ø More Food and Fun Ø Taking Food beyond need Ø Disobedience Ø Daily Habit of Throwing Ø food Ø Lack of Discipline Ø Lack of Consciousness Ø Spicy Food Ø Throwing Vegetables Ø Unnecessarily Ø Polluting environment by throwing food in public area ØLack of Strict Rules ØUnhygienic Utensils ØLack of Tasty Food ØArrogant Cooks ØServing Stale Food ØUnhygienic Environment in Dinning Hall ØCompulsion ØOver Freedom ØUnqualified Cooks ØExcessiveness of Food ØLack of Food Management ØMore amount of water in Milk ØLack of Food based Knowledge ØLack of Awareness ØLack of Guidance ØLack of Pre-Plans ØGas Shortage A- Students can solve themselves. B- Students can solve with an external help. C- Students cannot solve at all.

Ishikawa Diagram Man Method Serving stale food Lack of guidance Lack of food based knowledge Lack of food management Gas shortage More amount of water in milk Material Neglige nce Lack of preplans Taking food beyond need Dirty utensils Spicy food Food fighting habit of students Daily habit of throwing food Excessiveness of food Throwing vegetables unnecessaril y Over freedom Environment Wastage of Food

Why-Why Analysis S. N Causes Chance Cause Assignable Cause 1 Serving stale food √ √ 2 Lack of guidance √ √ 3 Lack of food based knowledge √ √ 4 Lack of pre-plans √ √ 5 Gas Shortage √ √ 6 More amount of water in milk √ √ 7 Spicy food 8 Dirty utensils 9 Taking food beyond need √ 10 Negligence √ √ √ Validity Yes No √ √

Cause Pareto Matrix Causes Total Frequency Cumulative Frequency Total Frequency % Cumulative Frequency % Taking Food beyond need 66 66 24. 90 % Unhygienic Utensils 60 126 22. 64 % 47. 54 % Daily Habit of Throwing Food 52 178 19. 62 % 67. 96 % Food Fighting Habit of Students 44 222 16. 60 % 83. 76 % Throwing Vegetables unnecessarily 43 265 16. 24 % 100. 00 %

Cause Pareto Diagram 66 60 52 44 Problem 1 Problem 2 C U M U L A T I V E Problem 3 Problem 4 43 Problem 5 P E R C E N T

Observation Days Wastage of Vegetables Wastage of Bitten Rice Wastage of Pasta Nil Tuesday Nil Wednesday Nil Thursday Nil Friday Nil Initial Monday Wastage of Spinach

Survey Questions • Do you think that our School provides Quality Food? • Do you think our school students Waste Food? • Do you think our school’s food is Spicy? • Are you aware of Wastage of Food? • What is the value of Food in your opinion? • -------------------------- • In your Opinion which is the most Wasted Food in our School? • -------------------------- • Do you think our Survey will make any change?

Survey Results S. N Question Yes No 1 Do you think that our school provides quality food? 82. 82% 17. 18% 2 Do you think that our school students waste food? 36. 71% 63. 29% 3 Do you think that our school food is spicy? 71. 10% 28. 90% 4 Are you aware of wastage of food? 67. 18% 32. 82% 5 Do you think our survey will make any change? 59. 25% 40. 75%

Data Collection : 90 80 70 60 50 Yes 40 No 30 20 10 0 Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4

Do you think that our School provides Quality Food? 17% Yes 83% No

Do you think that our school students waste food? 36% Yes 64% No

Do you think that our school food is spicy? 28% Yes 72% No

Are you aware of wastage of food? 32% Yes 68% 68 No

Problem Analysis • After our surveys and observation we were surprised by the wastage of food done by the students. • Students were wasting food as if it has no importance. • They were not much aware about the crisis of food in the world and wasting food as their wish.

Solution • Volunteers for the lunch and snacks time. • Awareness of importance of food. • Strict rules. • Proper guidance. • Not making spicy and oily food. • Not serving food which students don’t like. • Proper washing of food and vegetable.

5 W’s 1 h What When Where Whom Why How • Making students aware of not wasting food with strict monitoring and proper guidance. • During Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Dinner. • In Dinning Hall and Hostel. • Class 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 • To create awareness among students. • To reduce “Wastage of Food” • By Keeping Volunteers.

Implementation § We conducted awareness program among students. § We implemented rules made by school. § We encouraged the students to follow the rules. § We showed documentary to the student regarding importance of food.

Implementation II

Observation Days Wastage of Vegetables Wastage of Bitten Rice Wastage of Pasta Nil Tuesday Nil Wednesday Nil Thursday Nil Friday Nil Final Monday Wastage of Spinach

Comparison (Before & After) Before After ü Students were not aware about the ü Students were conscious about importance of food. the importance of food. ü Huge amount of vegetables were wasted. ü Less amount of vegetables were wasted. ü Strict rules related to wastage of food were not implemented. ü Strict rules were made. ü Before our case study, the cooks were arrogant. ü After our case study, the cooks became less arrogant.

Comparison (Before & After) Days Before After Monday 55. 94% 44. 06% Tuesday 60. 38% 39. 62% Wednesday 60. 00% 40. 00% Thursday 56. 25% 43. 75% Friday 65. 51% 34. 49%

Gains: Tangible and Intangible While implementing our plans for wastage of food, we saw many positive changes which proved detrimental to our school. They are as follows: Tangible Intangible üFresh environment üSchool saved a lot of money üWastage of food was not seen much üStudents got concerned about the importance of food üThe environment of the dining hall was more hygienic than usual.

Conclusion § After our case study we have got in a conclusion that we have been able to make the students aware about the consequences about wastage of food. § We have made students aware about the wastage of food. We have also given the trainings. § This has all been possible by the implementation of the case study.