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Happy Grove High Lunch Preferences Survey

This questionnaire is designed to gather feedback from students at Happy Grove High regarding their lunch habits and preferences. It includes questions about grade level, money spent on lunch, frequency of purchases from the school canteen versus outside vendors, and overall food quality. The aim is to compare prices and improve the canteen/tuckshop offerings based on student responses.

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Happy Grove High Lunch Preferences Survey

This questionnaire is designed to gather feedback from students at Happy Grove High regarding their lunch habits and preferences. It includes questions about grade level, money spent on lunch, frequency of purchases from the school canteen versus outside vendors, and overall food quality. The aim is to compare prices and improve the canteen/tuckshop offerings based on student responses.

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QUESTIONNAIRE

We want to hear from YOU! This questionnaire aims to understand your lunch
habits and preferences at Happy Grove High. Your feedback will help us to
compare canteen/tuckshop prices to vendor prices and suggest improvements.
Please answer honestly-all responses are anonymous.

1.​ What’s your grade level?


​7-9
​10-11
​12-13

2.​ How much money do you usually bring to school daily?


​Less than $1000
​$1000-$1500
​$1500-$2000
​More than $2000

3.​ How often do you buy lunch from the school tuckshop/canteen?
​Always (Every school day)
​Most Days (4-5 times a week)
​Some Days (2-3 times a week)
​Rarely (1 time a week)
​Never

4.​ If your answer was never for the question above, why?
​School lunch is too expensive
​I prefer to pack lunch from home
​Quality of school lunch does not meet my expectations
​Other (please specify)

5.​ Approximately how much do you pay for your usual school lunch?
​Less than $500
​$500-1000
​More than $1000

6.​ What type of food do you usually buy from the school canteen/tuckshop?
​Box Food (Rice and Peas and Chicken, Fries and Chicken…)
​Patty
​Sandwiches
​Snacks

7.​ Have you bought lunch from outside vendors near school?
​Yes
​No

8.​ If yes, approximately how much do you pay for lunch from outside vendors?
​Less than $500
​$500-$1000
​More than $1000

9.​ What type of lunch do you usually buy from outside vendors?
​Box Food (Rice and Peas and Chicken, Fries and Chicken…)
​Sandwiches
​Snacks
​Patty

10.​ Do you prefer buying lunch from outside vendors or the school tuckshop/
canteen?

11.​ Why did you choose your answer?


​The food is more delicious
​Food is less expensive
​Food looks more appetizing
​Fits my diet better
​More Variety
​Other (please specify)
12.​ How would you rate the overall quality of food from the school
canteen/tuckshop?
​Excellent
​Good
​Fair
​Poor

13.​ How would you rate the overall quality of food from outside vendors?
​Excellent
​Good
​Fair
​Poor

14.​What influences your lunch choice more?


​Price
​Taste
​Convenience
​Nutrition

15.​ Are school canteen/ tuckshop prices reasonable?


​Yes
​No
​Undecided

16.​ Do you have any suggestions for school tuckshop/canteen improvements?

Additional comments
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Common questions

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Price considerations are a significant influence on student choice, as students might perceive outside vendors to offer more affordable or better-value options compared to the school canteen. This perception can lead students to choose vendors over the canteen if the prices outside are lower or if they feel the quality justifies a higher expenditure .

To increase its competitiveness, the school tuckshop could consider diversifying its food options to include more student-preferred choices, improving food quality, competitive pricing strategies, and strengthening marketing efforts. Additionally, the inclusion of healthier or diet-specific options might cater to students with specific dietary needs, potentially attracting a broader customer base .

Taste is a significant factor influencing students' food purchasing decisions, sometimes even outweighing price and convenience. If either the school tuckshop or outside vendors provide food that students find more appetizing, this can be a decisive factor in their choice of where to buy lunch, suggesting that improvements in taste could enhance customer satisfaction .

Students' meal preferences and dietary needs can drive their choice between the tuckshop and outside vendors, depending on which option better aligns with their dietary requirements, offers the desired variety, or has more appealing and suitable food options. Those with specific dietary needs may prioritize vendors that provide meals fitting these criteria .

Convenience and accessibility are crucial factors for students when deciding where to purchase lunch. If the school canteen is more accessible and offers faster service, it could attract more students. Conversely, if outside vendors offer quicker service or better logistics around student schedules, they may be preferred .

Students cite several reasons for not purchasing lunch from the school tuckshop, including the high cost of school lunches, a preference for packing lunch from home, dissatisfaction with the quality of school lunches, and other personal preferences .

Current pricing at the school tuckshop is perceived as unreasonable by a portion of the student body. Some students might feel the prices do not match the quality or quantity of the food provided, which can affect their decision to purchase lunch from the tuckshop compared to more affordable outside options .

The student's grade level can influence their lunch purchasing habits due to varying financial independence and accessibility across grades. Students in higher grades (12-13) may have more discretionary cash, potentially leading to more frequent purchases from the tuckshop or outside vendors compared to younger students (7-9). Additionally, older students might prioritize convenience or dietary preferences over cost, impacting their purchasing decisions .

The variety of food available heavily influences students' purchasing decisions; a greater variety from outside vendors can attract students who desire more options than those available at the school tuckshop. Without sufficient variety, the school might lose customers to outside competitors .

Students' perceptions of food quality significantly affect their purchasing behavior. If students view the food from outside vendors as higher quality than the school's, they may be inclined to purchase externally, affecting the school's revenue and necessitating changes in the food offerings to retain customers .

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