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 a) find out if it was true and b) take note of the secrets! Tuckshop Convenor, Liz, calls herself a schemer… but the reality is she is a community-minded, passionate and thoughtful manager running a successful Tuckshop. On commencement of her role three and a half years ago, like most
Our passion is children’s nutrition. On any given weekday, our kids spend just as many waking hours at school as they do at home. Therefore, a healthy school environment is essential to support healthy, happy children. The Recipe of the Year competition is delivered each year by QAST as part of the Healthier Tuckshop Support Program, which is funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland. The competition celebrates and showcases the wonderful work being done in tuckshops across Queensland. It exhibits how
The tuckshop is an important part of the school community and must maintain a high standard of hygiene, safety, and professionalism. A dress code is important for a school tuckshop for several reasons: Food Safety and Hygiene – The main reason is to protect the food being prepared and served. Clean, appropriate clothing helps minimise the risk of contamination and keeps the tuckshop compliant with food safety standards. Professionalism and Trust – A dress code gives staff and volunteers a
Run a school tuckshop and keen to squeeze some professional development in this year? Want to meet other convenors from around the Bundaberg region to see how they do things in their tuckshop or canteen? We’re excited to announce that we’re coming to Bundaberg in Week 4, Term 4, 2025. While in town, we’ll be running a face-to-face Tuckshop Management Course, as well as a Healthier Tuckshops Network Meeting. We also have some availability for a Tuckshop Tuneup for any schools interested in
As a QAST member, you have access to a range of financial tools and resources designed to support you in running a healthy and profitable tuckshop. You may come across these terms in a profit and loss statement, so it’s important to understand what they mean and how the figures are calculated. This guide outlines key definitions, calculations, and resources to help strengthen your tuckshop operations. For a deeper dive, the Tuckshop Management Course explores these financial concepts in detail
The blue card system has changed to strengthen safeguards for children in Queensland. There have been changes to the Volunteer Parent Exemption. The Volunteer Parent Exemption now states that: From 20 September 2025, parents volunteering for an activity their child participates in generally will not need a blue card. It will not apply to parents volunteering for activities not involving their own child; overnight excursions or camps; if their volunteering includes close personal contact with another child; or if the parent is a restricted
BURSTING with fresh veggies, lean protein, and a kick of Mexican-inspired flavour, Coombabah State School’s Taco Roll has taken out first place in the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops’ annual Tuckshop Recipe of the Year competition. Inspired by the much-loved taco, this innovative creation by tuckshop convenor, Jennifer Munro, takes all the best bits – seasoned fillings, delicious vegetables, melty cheese and a hint of spice – and wraps them into a golden roll that’s both fun and convenient for
Cook once, eat twice. You may have heard this saying before. Cook one dish that can be served two ways. This is true for the tuckshop too. Creating dishes that can be served in multiple ways as variety to your menu, while saving you time. Shop once, cook twice. Gathering supplies once trumps gathering supplies multiple times. Yet, this isn’t happening in many places across the state, where P&C run-tuckshops and outside school hours care are ordering, preparing, storing and
A wonderfully, tantalising and terrific cheesy pasta dish that is delicious and nutritious.
A perfect winter warmer – baked potato loaded with fresh beef and vegetables.
