A parent sent me a link to a blog post yesterday. They were outraged and were compelled to share it with me. As I examined this post, I grew increasing concerned. Because it was not just an article about kids going back to school, it was...
October is Walk to School Month, and as a parent I love Walk to School Month. Last year was the first year that my daughter (7 years old at the time, in grade 2) got really involved. From the outset she was determined that she...
My kids go to a small, government school in Sydney. It has a welcoming and energetic P and C, a dynamic principal and a diverse student population. It is a real gem! Until the beginning of this year, we had only used our canteen facilities...
Today I embark on a brand new adventure. And as I sit here in my very quiet home office, I’m feeling a little emotional about it all. You see, today is my little one’s first day of school. As I packed his lunchbox for his first day,...
This year my oldest started preschool and as I navigated this new system, filled in what seemed like an endless amount of paperwork, I was pleased to come across the Healthy Eating Policy. I gave it a cursory read, as working at The Parents’ Jury, I...
With a flourishing veggie garden and a bundle of colourful recipes making their way out of the kitchen, each week children eagerly get their hands dirty during group kitchen and garden tasks. In the garden, from watering, planting and weeding to picking fresh eggs from the...
Free cordial, cups and ice and delivery were also on offer to schools that place lunch orders. The letter included an order form for burgers, fries and desserts, and noted that "McDonald's offers" were available for students receiving encouragement or achievement awards. Unbelievably, McDonald’s also sent the...
As the winter gloom lifts over Victoria and we gladly welcome back the beautiful sunny skies of spring, there’s no better to time to leave the car at home and get walking around your neighbourhood. Every October, VicHealth supports Walk to School Day to help get...
Our recent Healthy Fundraising Campaign certainly touched a nerve with many of you. Unhealthy fundraising is obviously an issue not only in schools but also at sporting, dance and other children’s activities. This week's post from our friends at Nutrition Australia has some great alternatives...