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"Jodi runs our school canteen for 3 days a week and she has
worked diligently to keep the canteen open.
"As we are a small school, it has become increasingly
difficult to break even and, in fact, the canteen has run
at a loss over the past couple of years.
"In order to cut costs and provide a healthy menu, Jodi
cooks recess snacks and some lunch menus and offers children
fresh food daily.
"She is always trialling new ideas and she presents
food in fun and attractive ways to entice the children to
try new things. The children at our school are now more willing
to explore new tastes and make healthy choices. We received
our Healthy Eating School accreditation in 2009.
"She has been a strong advocate for healthy eating and
as a past member of the fundraising committee and a current
School Councillor, she has campaigned to have fundraising
activities that reflect the healthy canteen and food services
policies and promote healthy lifestyle messages (eg. sunscreen
sales, walk-a-thons).
"Jodi also saw the need to offer breakfast to the children
at our school. She actively sought community support and she
sourced grants and participated in fundraising to make this
a reality. She now runs a breakfast program 2 days a week
and she volunteers her time on one of these days. (See attached
photos)
"Jodi also supports other school initiatives and programs.
"She assists the senior school with their mini fete
fundraiser by helping the children cook on the day.
"This year she also helped children with their Health
and Well Being Expo exhibits.
"She supports the school with their Nude Food policy
by ensuring that any packaged foods are transferred to reusable
containers.
"Jodi also gets into the spirit of all school fundraisers
and special dress up days. She makes snacks to reflect the
theme and has special lunches. (See attached photos of Footy
Colour Day)
"Her attention to cleanliness and good food handling
are exemplary. She scored A for the recent Health Inspection.
"We consider ourselves to be extremely lucky to have
someone of Jodi's commitment and expertise working for the
good of the children at our school.
"Our canteen is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
"Jodi (our canteen manager) operates it and she sometimes
has volunteers to help (we are finding it difficult to get
help on a daily basis).
"Our breakfast program is on Monday and Thursday. Jodi
gives her time voluntarily on Monday.
"We are extremely proud of our canteen. Jodi has worked
tirelessly to ensure all Healthy Eating School and DEECD guidelines
are met and the school canteen runs as efficiently as possible
(although we continue to run at a loss)."
- Sue Williams, 5/6 Teacher; Welfare Co-ordinator
"I strongly support this nomination & Jodi for her efforts
in the canteen and strong support of all school activities."
- Anthea Lagadinos, Principal
"Canteen: Pizza no longer available! Why not try Jodi's yummy
home-made sausage rolls? At only $2.20 each they are perfect
on a cold day!"
- Bell Park North Primary School Newsletter, Number 16,
3rd June 2010
"Last Sunday the Rebels Motorcycle Club held a sausage sizzle
to help raise money for our school's breakfast program.
"The day was a huge success and well supported. All
funds raised during this time were given to our school for
the breakfast program. This was a total of $1,100.00.
"We would like to thank ALL the people involved in organising
the barbeque and all the members of the club for their generous
donation. A big thank you to the parents and staff members
who were able to attend."
- Bell Park North Primary School Newsletter, Number 16,
3rd June 2010
"Thank you to Nardi Produce, 24 Thompson Rd, North Geelong,
who are donating a box of fresh fruit and other products each
week to our Breakfast Program. Please support this local business."
- Bell Park North Primary School Newsletter, Number 16,
3rd June 2010
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