zucchini muffins

Fresh ideas for adding veggies to the menu

Jun 09, 2024   Mikala Atkinson

There are many ways a school may provide food for students in the morning such as a regular breakfast program, catering for an early training session, or planning for a large-scale event like a Father’s Day celebration.

Small container of yoghurt with chopped fruit

Best of the bunch: Your guide to choosing yoghurt

May 27, 2024   Mikala Atkinson

Providing children with balanced and wholesome meals and snacks helps with growth and development. But when it comes to filling the trolley with nutritious foods for the family, this can be easier said than done!

Packing school lunches so they go the distance

Feb 22, 2024   Himani Jog

The start of the new school year often falls during the hottest months of Summer, which makes it a good time to talk about food safety. As most schools can’t provide fridges for students to store their food in, it is important to pack lunches in a way that keeps food safe throughout the day. Food that hasn’t been prepared or stored correctly can cause food poisoning. This is because when food is not handled properly the harmful bacteria in it can multiply, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Colourful lettuce leaves from science experiment

Nutrition beyond the health lesson

Feb 05, 2024   Nicole James

There are opportunities as a teacher to incorporate nutrition into all subjects, not just the health lesson. This means English, HASS, Maths, Science, Arts and Technology can all provide opportunities for learning about nutrition. Incorporating nutrition into literacy, numeracy and problem solving helps to provide students with practical examples and creates associations with real life scenarios.

Lunchbox with cheese sandwhich and berry yoghurt, with water bottle

Our top lunchbox additions: Summer

Nov 22, 2023  

The weather is getting warmer, and we are gearing up for summer holidays. With warmer weather comes more outdoor activities for our little ones. So, to keep our kids healthy, hydrated, and full of energy, we have put together a list of our favourite fresh snacks this season. Read more for our top picks.

kids riding bikes

Building healthy physical activity habits for kids

Oct 13, 2023   Katie Cameron

When we create a positive environment at home that focuses on fun and movement, we can help our children feel supported and confident in themselves when making healthier decisions, leading them to develop long-lasting healthy habits.