Our schools provide a range of services and programs to support the health and wellbeing of your child.
School canteens
Healthy eating is encouraged in all Tasmanian government schools.
School canteens have a central role in the education and health of the students and schools they serve.
Schools work hard to help ensure children learn about being healthy and active – and that the food served in canteens is healthy!
Many schools are participating in the SmartFood Program which offers a model of best practice for canteens. It provides guidelines and procedures for high quality and safe food service for school students and staff.
For information on your school’s canteen operating hours, ordering arrangements and menu, contact your child’s school.
Move Well Eat Well!
Over 100 Tasmanian government schools are now participating in the Move Well Eat WellProgram.
The program works to create a whole school environment that promotes healthy eating and physical activity. It provides primary schools with a simple framework and resources to encourage healthy eating and physical activity.
The program provides healthy lifestyle messages parents can give their children at home.
What you can do to help
Send your child to school with water in their drink bottle.
Limit high fat, salty and sugary foods to special occasions.
Pack a variety of foods from the five food groups (breads and cereals; vegetables; fruit; milk, yogurt and cheese; and meat and alternatives) in your child’s lunchbox.
Breakfast is important because it provides the body with fuel after an overnight fast. A healthy breakfast provides your body with the nutrients and energy needed to get through the day.
Providing children with a nutritious breakfast is important for a range of reasons. These include health, success at school and overall wellbeing.
