Education about food and nutrition is an important part of the school curriculum in NSW. The goal is to help children understand the importance of having a healthy diet and developing healthy eating habits.
For more information refer to the PDHPE K-6 syllabus for NSW schools.
Live Outside the Box is a resource consisting of a teacher guide and a student passport that aims to involve Year 5 and 6 students and their families in a two week challenge to Live Outside the Box and to turn off the TV and computer games more often, get outside, get moving and playing and being more active. It also encourages students to eat less unhealthy foods and drinks and make more healthy choices as part of the Live Life Well @ School program.
Crunch&Sip® is a set break during the school day for kids to eat fruit (or salad vegetables) and drink water in the classroom. The idea is to help students ‘re-fuel’ with healthy food during either a morning or afternoon break and boost their physical and mental performance and concentration in the classroom.
The Healthy Eating Active Living healthy recipe collection can help families put together a healthy and balanced school lunchbox.
Find quick and easy recipes for tasty sandwiches, rolls, wraps and snacks from the core food groups for recess and lunch.