Meet the Winners of the 4th Edition of Los Salvacomidas by FoodEducators
More than 14,000 primary school pupils aged 7 to 12 have engaged with this dynamic educational programme, designed to foster healthy eating habits and combat food waste through play, creativity, and teamwork.
Organised around a series of interactive learning resources—including educational video games, activity sheets, and full teaching units—the initiative encouraged students to explore and respond to real-world food challenges. More than 2,000 pupils took their efforts a step further by entering the Los Salvacomidas by FoodEducators school competition. Now, four winning schools have been crowned champions—each awarded a group activity worth €1,000 to celebrate their outstanding contributions.
Let’s meet the inspiring winners who stood out among hundreds of entries from across the country:
Category A – Los Guardianes de la Alimentación (Guardians of Food): CEIP Carthago, Murcia
- Challenge: Healthy Eating
- Year Group: Year 2 (2º de primaria)
- Region: Región de Murcia
Pupils at CEIP Carthago created an engaging project centred on increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among classmates. By using gamification methods such as a “gem panel” and individual “gem passports”, students tracked their daily intake and competed for monthly prizes. The project seamlessly combined research, awareness-building and hands-on action, complemented by additional classroom activities that reinforced healthy habits in a fun and inclusive way.
Category B – ¡Manos a la Tierra! (Hands to the Soil): CPI San Jorge, Zaragoza
- Challenge: Zero Waste
- Year Group: Year 3 (3º de primaria)
- Region: Aragón
CPI San Jorge’s third-year pupils brought sustainability to life through a comprehensive school garden project. Working in the garden from Monday to Thursday, children learned to clean, plant, water, and harvest vegetables—many of which they later cooked and tasted. Waste from these meals was used to produce compost, teaching the importance of circular systems and resource use. This immersive approach promoted not only zero waste but also environmental responsibility and teamwork.
Category C – Nutricionistas del CEIP La Ribera (Nutritionists of La Ribera): CEIP La Ribera, Salamanca
- Challenge: Healthy Eating
- Year Group: Year 6 (6º de primaria)
- Region: Castilla y León
At CEIP La Ribera, students explored the science of food and the impact of dietary choices through an impressive multidisciplinary project. Activities included keeping healthy food logs, interactive talks on food waste, and hands-on experiments such as analysing the sugar content of popular drinks. Students also designed their own sustainable menus and expressed their learnings through artwork, becoming true advocates for healthier, more conscious eating.
Category D – STEAM entre pucheros (STEAM in the Kitchen): Margaritos del Programa Dinamizadores STEAM de la Fundación Margarita Salas
- Challenge: Zero Waste
- Group Type: Association
- Region: Castilla y León
This innovative project from the Espiciencia science association explored food through the lenses of science, culture, and tradition. Participants investigated food preservation methods, the Mediterranean diet, and traditional recipes, taking part in workshops, interviews with local food experts, and gastronomic gatherings. Their work highlighted how traditional knowledge and modern science can work together to reduce waste and preserve culinary heritage.
From vegetable patches and science experiments to creative games and culinary traditions, these young Salvacomidas champions have demonstrated the power of education in shaping a more sustainable and healthy food future. Their projects are a testament to the creativity, curiosity, and commitment of Spain’s youngest changemakers.
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