We all want to start thinking about winding down for the Christmas holidays, but give yourself some peace of mind over the break by getting a few things done in Term 4 so you hit the ground running in the new year. Here’s our top 10 tips: 1. Volunteers Where would we be without our wonderful volunteers? If you haven’t already started your recruitment program for next year it’s time to get planning! Terms 4 and 1 are ideal times
A quick, easy, and tasty recipe with little handling time as the slow cooker is utilised!
This recipe was submitted for the 2025 Recipe of the Year by Nicola at Tannum Sands SS.
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 Strait Islander and non-English speaking backgrounds. This diversity is one of the school’s greatest strengths, and it drives their strong focus on equity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Introducing a School Food Program In 2024–2025, Wulguru State School successfully applied for funding to deliver a School Food Program, based on the simple but
Wholesome golden bundle of joy!
This recipe was submitted by Raelene at Dalby South SS as part of the 2025 Recipe of the Year competition
Thinking about organising a donation drive for your tuckshop? To avoid being bombarded with tins of tomatoes and bags of sugar, here’s our top tips to make it a successful scheme for your school community: 1. Decide What to Accept Start by identifying items that are useful, easy to store, and non-perishable. Tinned/Bottled/Packaged (pasta, rice, tinned veg) Baking/Cooking (flour, sugar, oil) General Purpose (cleaning products, tea towels) Tip: Avoid refrigerated or short-shelf-life items — they can complicate food safety compliance.
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 seeing the outpouring of appreciation from students, principals and parents alike. There were beautiful bouquets delivered to hardworking tuckshop teams. There were cakes and sweet treats shared at special morning teas. There were colourful decorations and student-made artworks brightening tuckshop spaces. There were hand-crafted cards filled with heartfelt messages from the youngest
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 Lydia and Bec, this trio have built something truly special – a thriving tuckshop that feeds over 800 students, three days a week and brings joy to the school community with every order. When Lienkie joined the café in 2020 after migrating with her family from South Africa, she brought with her
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 food can be just as delicious as it is good for you. To mark Tuckshop Day this Friday, 7 November, the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST) has taken a closer look at the most common meals appearing on healthy tuckshop menus across the state — and the results show how far school food has come.
A delicious, simple lasagne packed with vegetables.
The recipe was submitted for the 2025 Recipe of the Year competition by Emma at Ipswich State High School.
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 and engaged P&C Association that serves as a strong voice for parents and works collaboratively with the school to achieve the best outcomes for students and families. The P&C supports a range of initiatives, including funding projects, operating the school tuckshop, running the Oxley Otters Swim
