Western Australian School Canteens Association Inc.

This site will publicise achievements of school canteens as well as provide the latest information and items of interest to those operating canteens.

Government Policy and Standards for Food and Drinks Sold in Public School Food Service

For full information regarding the Department of Education's policy and standards you're invited to visit the website at www.det.wa.edu.au/healthyfoodanddrink.

WASCA is proud to be a partner in the HBF Action for Healthy Kids initiative. Together with the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and the Premier’s Physical Activity Taskforce, WASCA’s role has contributed by providing information, training and joint resources that support healthy eating at school and in the wider community.

The generosity of HBF in maintaining sponsorship of the Canteen Conference and Healthy Choice Food Expo demonstrates their support of professional development for those charged with the responsibility of providing nutritious food choices in school canteens. This year's conference is on July 18 (second week of the school holidays) at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal. Contact WASCA for further information regarding the conference.

For further information about the Action for Healthy Kids initiative visit the website at www.askted.com.au.

Each year WASCA invites schools to nominate the person who has contributed the greatest amount of time to their canteen so that we may recognise them. The time must be in service specifically to the canteen. The award is known as The Nan Marlow Award for Excellence in volunteering. Nan Marlow was a very special lady who contributed many hours to the Gosnells Senior High School Canteen, even though she never had children attending the school.

Every canteen manager knows what special treasures their voluntary helpers are and WASCA would like to be in a position to recognise each and every one for they are the backbone of our school canteens. We will be seeking to award a special someone again in 2008 at the Canteen Conference held on July 16 as the person who has donated their services voluntarily to the school canteen for the greatest number of hours. Now is the time to start thinking about a nominee from your school. Further details will be supplied in the Term 2 newsletter.

Sponsored by HBF and produced by WASCA, Canteen Cuisine is a collation of food ideas and healthy recipes that have proved popular with students. These have been collected from many different sources, including many school canteens. The recipes have been quantified to yield 10, 25 and 50 serves and have been selected for their ease of preparation and simplicity of ingredients. Many of the recipes are equally suitable for the home or other catering settings. Give those menus new zest - Click here to download an order form to purchase your copy.