Connecting Convenors
Convenors love connecting with each other, but how often do you get the chance?
QAST holds regular face-to-face and virtual tuckshop network meetings, with all convenors, volunteers and P&C members welcome to attend.
Check out the Events Calendar to find the next meeting, or take a look at recordings of meetings you have missed.
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Healthy catering for events and functions
Have you been asked to cater for some school events? Want some ideas on what to serve and how to price it up? This Network Meeting recording covers all things catering for functions and events.
Winding down the tuckshop year
In this network meeting we share our top 10 tips for winding down the tuckshop year before Christmas.
Marketing your tuckshop to the school community
In this network meeting we talk about how to market your tuckshop to your school community. Tuckshops can communicate with the school community in many ways, and having a plan will help improve the clarity and reach of your communication and marketing efforts.
Setting menu prices correctly
Watch this session for a detailed demonstration of how to cost a recipe to inform pricing, and also see an exclusive demo of the Flexischools online ordering platform including payment options using existing student cards.
Retaining your volunteers
Watch this session as we talk through useful strategies for recruiting and retaining volunteers for your tuckshop.
Sweet Snacks and Cooking in the Tuckshop
Keen to learn more about how to choose sweet snacks according to the Smart Choices guidelines? Are you looking for useful methods and tips on cooking meals and snacks from scratch? Watch this Healthier Tuckshops Network Meeting recording to learn more.
Online Ordering Systems
Have you been thinking about updating or changing your online ordering system? Want to learn more about your options? This Healthier Tuckshops Network Meeting will take your through what's out there, including a special demo from School24.
Hot Meals and Smart Choices
Do the Smart Choices guidelines around what hot meals you can and can’t sell in the tuckshop confuse you? Confused about why some packaged pies and sausage rolls are OK, but home-made variations are out? This Healthier Tuckshops Network Meeting runs through what meets and what doesn’t... and WHY!
Best practice communication and working with stakeholders
In this network meeting we talk through best practice communication, how to advocate for things you want and/or need in your tuckshop, and how to fight for what are fair working conditions.
Drinks and Smart Choices
Do the Smart Choices guidelines around what drinks you can and can’t sell in the tuckshop confuse you? Confused about why flavoured milk is OK, but Juice Bombs and sparkling flavoured water are out? This Healthier Tuckshops Network Meeting runs through what drinks are classed as GREEN and RED... and WHY!
Tuckshops as a Commercial Kitchen
Is the design and/or equipment in your tuckshop stopping you from running an efficient and healthy foodservice business? If you need an upgrade and are not sure where to start, watch this recording!
Special theme days
In this network meeting we talk through special theme days for tuckshops and how to prepare for the year ahead.
Using Canva for tuckshop marketing
In this network meeting we talk through how to use Canva to elevate your marketing and promotion of your tuckshop.
Greening up your tuckshop menu
In this network meeting we talk about greening up the menu with a specific focus on exploring community gardens.
Bulk cooking in school tuckshops
In this network meeting we talk about the benefits of bulk cooking and what dishes are the best ones to tackle in a tuckshop.
Changes for Food Safety Supervisors
In this network meeting we talk about the upcoming changes to Food Safety Supervisor qualifications.
Making a time efficient tuckshop menu
In this network meeting we talk about how to create a time-efficient menu for your tuckshop.
Policies and procedures in the tuckshop
Having the right processes in place is essential to the successful running of a tuckshop. In this network meeting we talk about what policies and procedures you should implement.
Recruiting and retaining volunteers
Volunteers are often essential in a tuckshop. In this network meeting we talk about strategies for recruiting and retaining volunteers.
Reducing tuckshop waste
Reducing tuckshop waste is an essential skill for any convenor. In this network meeting we talk about strategies to help you on the path to reducing food waste.
Advocating in the tuckshop
Advocating for what you want in the tuckshop can feel overwhelming. In this network meeting we talk about the different strategies you can use to have your voice heard.
Sustainable packaging
Finding eco-friendly and sustainable packaging for the tuckshop can be tricky. In this is the network meeting we talked about the difference between compostable products and recyclable products, and some great options for convenors to use.
Recruiting volunteers
Finding tuckshop volunteers continues to be one of the biggest challenges faced in the tuckshop. If you're struggling to come up with new ideas to get more volunteers, this is the network meeting for you, giving you tools and tips on how to recruit and retain tuckshop volunteers.
Avoiding ultra-processed foods
Meeting highlights include a tour of the temporary Wooloowin State School tuckshop (in the school hall!), a presentation on how to identify (and avoid) ultra-processed foods on the menu, and quality networking time discussing healthy recipe ideas with some fantastic insights into attracting and retaining volunteers!
