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Breakfast Guide for Tuckshops

Tuckshops provide breakfast for staff and students for a variety of reasons: As part of the Before School Care Program for students As part of a Free Breakfast Program for students There is a demand for the service (staff and students have early or extracurricular classes). Whatever the reason, it is important that the tuckshop offers cost-effective, time efficient, delicious and nutritious food to power the brains and bodies of our school community, enabling them to charge into their day.

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Vegetarian Pizza Scrolls

This recipe is a variation of the ‘Freshly Baked Scroll’ recipe submitted by Bernadette Sargent of Tallebudgera State School.

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Why isn’t my tuckshop making a profit?

School tuckshops are small food businesses, and as such must implement best practice financial management to be viable. Making a profit is a high priority for most tuckshops, but there is no “one size fits all” approach, and usually more than one factor is affecting your bottom line. This useful resource outlines some reasons to consider when determining if your tuckshop could or should be making a profit.

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Preparing your tuckshop for a Natural Disaster

Natural disasters impact thousands of Queenslanders every year. Each disaster has lasting effects on people, their property and their possessions. Disasters can happen fast and without much warning. This means that it is hard to react to a disaster if you have not planned for one, especially in a school tuckshop. Limiting tuckshop losses Here’ s a few ways to prepare to limit loss of product, keeping in mind schools may close with short notice: Apply discounts to your foods,

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Fruity Yoghurt Slice

This recipe is courtesy of our friends at QCWA Country Kitchens. The dried fruit makes this slice lovely and sweet while the yoghurt gives it a beautiful texture.

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Children in the tuckshop

While tuckshops are a place for students to purchase meals, snacks and drinks, the rules around whether children are allowed in the physical tuckshop space are not clear cut. Schools to choose to implement their own policies and procedures based on their specific needs and requirements. QAST recommends working with the tuckshop’s governing body (e.g. the P&C/P&F) and/or the school Principal to determine the best course of action for your school. Key points to keep in mind: Insurance Check your

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Preparing your Tuckshop ahead of Cyclone Alfred

Severe weather from Tropical Cyclone Alfred is predicted to affect many parts of south-east Queensland over the coming days. This weather system is forecast to bring significant heavy rainfall, strong winds, flash flooding. Here’s some things to keep in mind: Get ready for Cyclone Alfred – https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/ School Closures and Updates – Find the latest school closures at closures.qld.edu.au. Schools will also update families directly. ABC Local Radio – For emergency broadcasts, tune in to your nearest station. Find your

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Dan the Canteen Man: My Tuckshop Rules

From reality TV fame and travelling the world, to the four walls of the Fraser Coast Anglican College tuckshop, former My Kitchen Rules winner, Dan Mulheron has finally found his true calling. For the past 10 years, life for Dan and his wife Steph, has been hectic to say the least. After being crowned the MKR winners in 2013, a whirlwind journey began. They set up their first restaurant in Hervey Bay, EAT at Dan & Steph’s, hosted their own

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Snack Wraps

A quick, fresh snack wrap that includes both a veggie AND a fruit! A winner for both tuckshops and OSHC menus

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Harmony Day – Healthy Tuckshop Ideas

Harmony Day (21 March) is a celebration that recognises Australia’s diversity and celebrates the numerous cultures and backgrounds that make our country wonderful. Encouraging children to taste foods from different cultures can be a new and exciting experience while encouraging learning and respecting difference. Hosting a Harmony Day event at your school, dressing up orange, and decorating your tuckshop in orange are great ways to acknowledge and support Australia’s multiculturalism. Up your game and offer some special tuckshop meal deals

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