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"In the last 12 months our canteen has been able to work
successfully considering a number of dramatic changes. Along
with the need to train a new staff member following the retirement
of a long-time serving assistant, Carolyn has also undertaken
an extensive exercise in surveying, evaluating & changing
the canteen menu to bring it in line with Department guidelines
on 'healthy eating in schools'. This involved creating and
organising student 'taste-testing' of a number of food items,
eg. honey/soy chicken drummettes, vegetable frittata, baked
potatoes, fresh fruit bowls, salad bowls & educating the children
on red, amber & green food categories for food that is healthy
to eat.
Throughout this changeover, Carolyn has been required to
liaise closely with food suppliers - attending demonstration
& information sessions, consult with the school nurse re any
special dietary needs for students, School Council and the
school community...
As part of promoting a new healthy life-style, Carolyn organised
a display of photographs in the canteen foyer as a way of
enticing children to look and want to try."
- Helen Boucher, Business Manager, Lysterfield Primary
School
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