Mikala Atkinson

Nutritionist

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Chop and change your vegies

Feb 07, 2023
Mikala Atkinson

Chop and change the vegies you eat, and the way you cook them, and your body will thank you for it.

Students doing class work with Crunch&Sip on table

To minimise the spread of germs during the COVID pandemic, some schools found it easier to pause the Crunch&Sip® program and reduce the need for children to be fiddling with or removing their masks inside the classroom as much as possible. Now that teachers are back to running a normal program, we hope that Crunch&Sip® has relaunched in all our registered schools and is being delivered as an in-class break for students to refuel during lesson time

Children and teacher looking at cauliflower in school vegie garden

Health and wellbeing policy: laying the foundations of healthy futures

Jan 30, 2023
Mikala Atkinson

A health and wellbeing policy sets out your school's commitment around promoting the health and well-being of staff and students. The policy aims to encompass relevant preventive health and wellbeing initiatives and is based on the Health Promoting Schools framework. Find out why and how your school can implement a health and wellbeing policy.

Food safety on the go

Dec 22, 2022
Mikala Atkinson

Whether it’s a picnic in the park, a day at the zoo or a hike that deserves a medal, packing food to take makes it easier to recharge with healthy meals and snacks, saves you money and gives you the freedom to explore further from home.

Road trips with healthy snacks

Nov 21, 2022
Mikala Atkinson

For many families, the summer road trip is a much-anticipated part of the holiday break - and considering the size of our state it can be quite an expedition! Travelling with kids can be a lot to organise - especially when trying to anticipate the weather, where the best break spots will be and what food will be available along the way. If you’re planning a road trip this summer, why not take some time to plan the snacks for the journey as part of your usual packing and prepping tasks and stock up before you set off.