Food at School
Nude Food
At Overnewton we promote 'Nude Food' which includes not only health foods, but those without excessive packaging. Nude Food includes a wide array of options, such as;
A sectioned lunch box/bento box with food in compartments
A sandwich in a reusable container
Yoghurt in a reusable pouch/container
Muesli bars and snacks in reusable containers or wraps
Dried fruits in reusable containers
Water
Students are encouraged to have water only in their school drink bottles.
Cordial, juice or other flavoured drinks are discouraged and are not permitted in classrooms. Research clearly states that water is the best type of ‘brain food’ and we encourage our students to drink water frequently throughout the day.
Please ensure lunchboxes, containers and drink bottles are labelled clearly.
Canteen
Our canteen provider, Eureka Hospitality, takes pride in their seasonal menu, offering a daily rotational selection over the counter and a comprehensive online menu for lunch orders. Their commitment to a 'no-fry' menu aligns with healthy choices guidelines set by the Health Eating Advisory Service.
Parents Junior School students must order their child's lunch online through the Flexischools app, providing a seamless and efficient way to order meals.
Ordering Online
We encourage families to download the Flexischools app for on-the-go access to the menu and quick ordering.
Birthdays at School
Birthdays are a special event in the lives of young children and they enjoy celebrating their birthday at school.
Due to current Government legislation, the school is required to have an active Anaphylaxis Management Plan. This plan prevents students from bringing food treats to school, such as cakes or lollies, to share for birthday celebrations; however, the teaching staff will celebrate your child’s birthday with their class to make it a special day for them.
Nutrition
Fuelling children with the appropriate foods helps support their growth and development. There continues to be a growing body of research showing that the food children eat can affect not only their physical health but also their mood, mental health and learning.
The research suggests that eating a healthy and nutritious diet can improve mental health, enhance cognitive skills like concentration and memory and improve academic performance.
Five Food Groups
Children should be eating plenty of nutritious, minimally processed foods from the five food groups such as:
fruit and vegetables
legumes, grains and cereal foods
lean meat and poultry, and fish
eggs, nuts and seeds
milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or their alternatives
Consuming too many nutritionally-poor foods and drinks that are high in added fats, sugars and salt, such as lollies, chips and fried foods has been connected to emotional and behavioural problems in children and adolescents.
Lunchbox Ideas
Watch Australia’s favourite Lunchbox Dad, George Georgievski, share practical tips to help parents pack lunchboxes that are both healthy and fun for children.
