Sports days are an important part of school life because they encourage students to be active, build confidence, work as a team and feel connected to their school community. With many Australian children not meeting recommended daily physical activity levels, events such as swimming carnivals, athletics days, cross country and fun runs provide valuable opportunities to promote healthy habits in an enjoyable and inclusive way.
The tuckshop can play a key role in supporting the success of sports days by offering healthy, appealing food and drink options that help students stay energised and hydrated. Sports days are also a chance for tuckshops to try different menu items, generate extra income, involve parent volunteers and reinforce their place as an important part of the school community.
This Tuckshop Guide to Healthy Sports Days is designed to help tuckshops plan for fun and healthy sports days at school.
This resource was developed as part of the Healthier Tuckshops program funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland.
