When willing hands don’t meet school needs: The tuckshop volunteer dilemma
While many schools struggle to find help, some schools are fortunate to have a large pool of volunteers...
5 February 2026
Media Category: Featured
As families across Queensland prepare for the 2026 school year, the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST) is reminding parents and carers that the school tuckshop can...
21 January 2026
Run a school tuckshop and keen to squeeze some professional development in next year? Want to meet other convenors from around the Cairns region to see how they do things in their tuckshop...
14 January 2026
Originally constructed in 1986 to support just 300 students, the old tuckshop had been stretched well beyond its intended purpose.
Over time, the space had become restrictive, worn...
17 December 2025
Wulguru State School, located in the heart of Townsville, is home to 215 students – a vibrant and diverse community of learners which includes families from Aboriginal and Torres...
22 November 2025
On Friday, 7 November, tuckshops across Queensland were celebrated for the incredible work they do every day to nourish and support their school communities.
Our hearts were full...
11 November 2025
At Bundaberg Christian College, the team at Rise Café are proving what passion, teamwork and consistency can achieve.
Led by Café Manager, Lienkie, with her right-hand team members...
6 November 2025
From crowd-pleasers like Butter Chicken and Fried Rice to fresh, colourful Sushi Bowls, Queensland’s school tuckshops are dishing up nutritious favourites that prove healthy...
5 November 2025
Oxley State School is a Prep to Year 6 primary school located in Brisbane’s southwest, with a student population of 383 and a dedicated team of 33 staff.
The school benefits from an active...
4 November 2025
We heard rumors that Everton Park State School on Brisbane’s northside had so many volunteers that they were almost tripping over themselves! So, we sent Naomi in to investigate to...
23 October 2025