We believe that learning to eat healthy food is an essential foundation for lifelong health. With this in mind, we provide a healthy and tasty, (Heart Foundation approved) morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea, all served with water. Children staying for a full day also receive a late snack around 4.45 pm.
On Tuesdays we have an optional lunch box day for children preparing for school. Normal meals are still served.
Our rotating 4-week menu is updated seasonally and the children sample and approve new items before they make it onto our regular menu. Our menu is published online and in-centre each week so you can see what your child is being served. Your child’s consumption is also recorded at each meal.
We cater for special dietary requirements – please just let us know what your child’s requirements are when enrolling and we will work with you to ensure they are catered for safely.
Our menu is supplemented with fresh fruit, vegetables, and eggs grown through our own efforts.
In 2021 we achieved our Silver / Whānau Healthy Heart Award from the Heart Foundation.
Sample Menu
| Week 1 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tea | Porridge with Fresh Fruit & Milk | Cheesy Vege Frittata with Fresh Fruit | Porridge with Fresh Fruit & Milk | Homemade Yoghurt with Fresh Fruit | Porridge with Fresh Fruit & Milk |
| Lunch | Vege Lentil Soup with Wholemeal Pita Bread | Sandwiches with Fresh Fruit & Cheese / Optional Lunchbox | Beef Wholemeal Pasta Bake with Mixed Vegies | Tuna Fish Pie topped with Cheese & Broccoli | Beef & Lentil Curry Rice with Wholemeal Pita Bread |
| Afternoon Tea | Crackers and Cheese with Fruit & Vegie Sticks | Wholemeal Fruit Muffins with Fresh Fruit & Vegie Sticks | Cruskets with Marmite & Cheese, Fresh Fruit/Vegies | Pikelets with Fresh Fruit & Vegies | Crackers & Cheese with Fresh Fruit/Vegies |
| Late snack |
| Week 2 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tea | Mini Breakfast Pizza’s w/Fresh Fruit | Chesse & cracker w/Fresh Fruit | Homemade Yogurt w/ Fresh Fruit | Cheese & Marmite on toast w/Fresh Fruit | Mini Savoury Eggs Muffins w/Fresh Fruit |
| Lunch | Spaghetti Bolognaise | Make your own Sandwiches | Tuna & Cheese Quiche | Mince & Cheese Pie | Chicken & Salad Wraps |
| Afternoon Tea | Cheese & Corn Rolls w/Fresh Fruit & Vegies | Bliss Balls w/Fresh Fruit & Vegies | Oat & Raisin Cookies w/Fresh Fruit & Vegies | Broccoli & Cheese Pizza w/Fresh Fruit | Wholemeal Rice Cakes w/Carrot Hummus & Fresh Fruit |
| Late snack |
| Week 3 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tea | Mini Savoury Egg Muffins w/Fresh Fruit | Mini Breakfast Pizza’s w/Fresh Fruit | Cheese & Crackers w/Fresh Fruit | Homemade Yogurt w/ Fresh Fruit | Cheese & marmite on toast w/Fresh Fruit |
| Lunch | Roast Beef Wraps | Make your own Sandwiches (chicken) | Chicken & Broccoli Quiche | Mince & Beans w/Pita Bread | Lentil Dahl w/Rice |
| Afternoon Tea | Wholemeal Rice Cakes w/Garlic Hummus & Fresh Fruit | Garlic & Cheese Bread w/Fresh Fruit & Vegies | Berry & Oat Muffins w/Fresh Fruit & Vegies | Natural Popcorn Fresh Fruit & Vegies & Cheese | Tuna, Corn & Cheese Pizza’s w/Fresh Fruit & Vegies |
| Late snack |
| Week 4 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tea | Cheese & Marmite on toast w/Fresh Fruit | Mini Savoury Egg Muffins w/Fresh Fruit | Mini Breakfast Pizza’s w/Fresh Fruit | Cheese & Crackers w/Fresh Fruit | Homemade Yogurt w/ Fresh Fruit |
| Lunch | Bacon & Cheese Quiche | Make your own Sandwiches (Tuna) | Mince & Vegetable Chow Mein | Chicken & Salad Sandwiches | Beef & Vegie Lasagne |
| Afternoon Tea | Savoury Bread cases w/Fresh Fruit | Bliss Ball w/Fresh Fruit & Vegies | Wholemeal Rice Cakes w/Garlic Hummus & Fresh Fruit | Home made Slice w/Fresh Fruit & Vegies | Margherita Pizza’s w/Fresh Fruit & Vegies |
| Late snack |