Social media often gets a bad rap in the school context, but it can be used as a helpful tool. With a little know-how, socials can provide a platform to share the school’s vision, communicate with parents and students, and promote health messages relevant to the school community. Children’s eating habits are shaped from a young age and usually stay with them into adulthood. These habits are formed in a range of settings, starting in the home and extending to places such as the classroom. As teachers, it is important to be mindful of the way the topic of food is approached in the classroom, as well as during less structured breaks such as recess and lunch. You can help children establish a positive attitude toward food and shared meals at school by adopting these strategies. 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. Warmer days usually mean more outdoor activities, which also means more time for picnics. Whether it’s a day at the pool, trip to the beach or park play with friends, we all need some food to refuel throughout the day and help fill those hungry little tummies. We’ve put together a list of our quick and easy favourites to try at your next family picnic. Boiling is when food is submerged in boiling hot liquid, which heats up the food and cooks it. Learn more about what vegetables are best for boiling and how to do it here. Barbequing is a great method when cooking for a crowd. This method is quick and brings out some delicious flavours in the vegetables. Find out what vegetables are best grilled and how to do it.
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Summer picnics
Choose your cooking style - boil
Choose your cooking style - barbecue/grill