
Magic Noodle Salad
A science-themed food experience for the kids. Watch your noodles change colour before your eyes!

A science-themed food experience for the kids. Watch your noodles change colour before your eyes!

A quick and simple Chicken Teriyaki Bowl that kids are sure to devour.


A belly-warming healthy choice meal. Fresh and delicious for our beautiful school children, teachers and family at home.

THE race is on to determine Queensland’s best tuckshop delight, with colourful noodle salads and healthy spins on family favourites in the mix for the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops’ annual Recipe of the Year contest. This annual event celebrates the creativity, dedication and passion of tuckshop teams across the state who are committed to serving healthy, affordable and delicious meals to Queensland students. The competition, which is supported by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, is delivered by the Queensland Association of

Quick, easy and fresh. Tailor ingredients based on preference and availability. Serve using a bento-style container assists with catering to neurodiverse preferences.

Getting portion sizes right can be tricky in a busy tuckshop. This Healthier Tuckshops Portion Plate Guide outlines how much of each food group to include in a meal or snack. With practical tips and recipes, this resource supports tuckshops to: Serve meals that meet Smart Choices guidelines Reduce food waste and save money Build students’ understanding of balanced eating Encourage healthier food choices in the school community This resource was developed as part of the Healthier Tuckshop Support Program funded by

Did you know the Longreach School of Distance Education operates a tuckshop? Yes, you reach that correctly. ‘But, how?’ I hear you ask. Firstly, some context: Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) has 198 enrolled students ranging in age from prep through to year 10. The school opened in 1987 and has been a pioneer in distance learning ever since. The school provides integrated learning to more than 100 geographically isolated families and their children, most of whom hail

Up to 875,000 Queensland kids could benefit from additional Queensland Government funding secured by the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST) to continue to deliver the Healthier Tuckshops Program. More than a third of families rely on the school tuckshop once a week to feed their kids. And with 88 per cent of parents placing high importance on the availability of healthy food and drink options, programs like these have never been more crucial. QAST Executive Officer, Keryn O’Neill, welcomes

Effective communication is central in ANY workplace. When you work in a tuckshop you are in a unique position where you need to meet the needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders. Not only do these parties compete for your time and energy; you need to communicate different messages, and your communication style is going to be different. The tools you use to communicate with them is also different. Regardless of who we are communicating with, we need to make sure