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The school my sister's children go to have a really cool lunch system.
I was wondering if anyone knows of any schools around the Carindale area that has a similiar system in place.
It's called School Shop Online or Tuckshop Online one of the two anyway.
My sister gets to place the kids orders online and pay for it too I think that way she knows her kids wont be losing their money whether it be stolen or lost and it wont be spent on inappropriate things.
My daughter is in Kindy and I have noticed a difference from when I seperated her foods in the community fridge compared to now, where the kids just get their lunchbox out of the fridge and rummage through it eating what ever they prefer. Its cute and independent but most times the healthier stuff is left behind.
Does anyone have a online system at your school? Do you think it is a good idea/ a time saver? Do you know of any around Brissy?
xx
Kristy :chef:
biscotti
26-05-2010, 16:07
it wont be spent on inappropriate things.
Most tuckshops no longer stock the "inappropriate" foods anyway so there is less chance of they happening I think.
With the demise of the corner shop, I think tuckshop is a good real life experience if you like when it comes to handling money for the kids :yes: It's such a learning experience using real math concepts in a real life situation.
With the kindy thing, I have a daughter in Kindy too and she doesn't leave the healthy options behind because I only provide the healthy options to choose from :chef: - and her Kindy has a healthy food policy anyway, no prepackaged foods etc
JMO :D
Yes our child care centre has a healthy food policy as well, as I think all child care centres do. :australia-flag-06:
Do not let my post mislead you in thinking that I put McDonald’s takeaway in her lunchbox, as she is 3 and I can count the amount of times she has unhealthy food on one hand.
I will include a treat in her lunchbox which is intended afternoon tea to help give her that extra energy boost :smiliedance:for the afternoon before I pick her up after work.
You can also purchase or make treats for kid’s lunchboxes that are healthy, which do not have any added preservative, flavour or colouring. :chef:
I see most older kids spending their money on junk on their way to and from school, so maybe it is not the younger age group I that falls under this category rather the older kids. :detective:
There is a primary school aged girl (could be grade 5ish) who has a weight problem and I see her walking home from school sometimes with slurpees and other non nutrient products, items purchased without a parent’s guidance.
Amphictyonis
27-05-2010, 12:15
With the kindy thing, I have a daughter in Kindy too and she doesn't leave the healthy options behind because I only provide the healthy options to choose from :chef:
:iagree:
I look like this :eek: when i see other mums check the kids lunchbox while waiting for class to finish and hear '*insert name here* didn't eat much today. She left her bbq chips, the freddo, and the muesli bar.. but at least she ate the other pack of chips...'
:eek:
Where as i check my sons lunchbox and go 'oh he ate his ham and cheese scroll that we baked yesterday, his mandarin and half a banana, most of his container of sultanas and his yogurt.'* :laughing:
Such an awful mum i must be.. :rolleyes:
*In my head when i get home, i don't feel the need to check his lunchbox or announce what he ate, i simply need to clean it.. lol
DS's school has the online system as well. I haven't used it yet because he only gets a lunch order once or twice a year as a treat. I do think its a great idea though, esp for kids like mine who has a tendency to lose things (money).
I know what my kids are like so I only provide the healthy stuff in the lunch box (sandwich, fruit and dried fruit for example) so they have nothing to eat but healthy food. If i put a couple of biscuits in, they would be the first to go and then something will be left behind.
I know North Lakes does...but it's northside
I think you'd probably only find online options in the newer schools at the moment (as they'll get integrated as schools are established, rather than spend thousands of $'s when they're already getting teh $'s in anyway from the students)
:iagree:
I look like this :eek: when i see other mums check the kids lunchbox while waiting for class to finish and hear '*insert name here* didn't eat much today. She left her bbq chips, the freddo, and the muesli bar.. but at least she ate the other pack of chips...'
:eek:
Where as i check my sons lunchbox and go 'oh he ate his ham and cheese scroll that we baked yesterday, his mandarin and half a banana, most of his container of sultanas and his yogurt.'* :laughing:
Such an awful mum i must be.. :rolleyes:
*In my head when i get home, i don't feel the need to check his lunchbox or announce what he ate, i simply need to clean it.. lol
I agree with you about announcing that you are checking their lunchboxes.
I do not tell my daughter that I am checking her lunchbox to see how much of an appetite she had that day, but I like to know whether she is going to want a big dinner or a little dinner that night.
biscotti
27-05-2010, 21:31
Do not let my post mislead you in thinking that I put McDonald’s takeaway in her lunchbox, as she is 3 and I can count the amount of times she has unhealthy food on one hand.
I will include a treat in her lunchbox which is intended afternoon tea to help give her that extra energy boost :smiliedance:for the afternoon before I pick her up after work.
Well see that's where we differ, I don't think a "treat" is necessary as an everyday type food at childcare, but that's just me. No energy boost required for my three year old, she has plenty enough already!!
You can also purchase or make treats for kid’s lunchboxes that are healthy, which do not have any added preservative, flavour or colouring. :chef:
Yes absolutely, I make from scratch nearly all my children's food so I totally agree :)
I see most older kids spending their money on junk on their way to and from school, so maybe it is not the younger age group I that falls under this category rather the older kids.
There is a primary school aged girl (could be grade 5ish) who has a weight problem and I see her walking home from school sometimes with slurpees and other non nutrient products, items purchased without a parent’s guidance.
But that's not purchasing from tuckshop though which is what you were referring to in your OP?
I have an almost 13 yr old and a 10 yr old and they are certainly not buying any food on the way home or on the way to school. Neither are their friends.
And really that all comes down to how we are raising our kids to think about food wouldn't you agree??
I think it's a good idea cos my MIL is a canteen lady and she has run the place for about 15 years and I know she would find it a lot easier to know what to prepare for the day before..
ok that's only if we're assuming ppl will order the day before.. but I know I would!
Mum2MarNell
28-05-2010, 07:45
I am in two minds about this.
I help out at the local primary school canteen and think it is really important for the children to gain money handling skills and see the look of excitement on the littlies faces when they have their 'own money' to spend.
We limit the amount of less healthy food the kids are allowed to purchase.
On the other hand yes it would be nice and easy to have orders online and not have to worry about cash (and badly calculated amounts).
As far as the healthy choices this would only increase the healthy choices of those of us who teach our children that way anyway (you should see the amount and type of food some kids have in their orders).
Oh and I am sure that we would still get the child who turns up at lunch time with order in hand because they forgot to drop it off before school.
Maybe you could set up some system with the canteen at the school you choose where you pay X amount of $$ and they keep a record in a book for you and then you just send the order to school or ring the order into the school office?
delirium
28-05-2010, 08:00
It would make it easier in some respects but i prefer the normal system. At dd's school she can't buy junk anyway. The junkiest food on the list is jelly and custard.
But as Biscotti says children learn to handle and count money and interact to purchase something, important life skills they need to learn.
Well I classify Jelly as a treat, I think some people have compared my idea of a treat with I don't know maybe a mars bar or pizza. :confused:
I think the Tuckshop Online idea is a great idea, and as with everything will always have its share of supporters and doubters.
I think it is a system that would be convenient for us mums in certain situations. It is probably better for certain age groups, and for the question of taking away an important learning experience, the kids can also place their order online themselves with a little supervision, it is whatever is convenient for that particular family. There are many other opportunities for young kids to experience face to face cash handling. My daughter gets a small amount of pocket money, and I am sure someone is going to have something to say about that :) and she gets to use her money to hire a dvd if we go to the video store, or when I do groceries she can buy her own apple or banana. She knows that she can not take or eat anything until it is paid for.
Yes I agree,YoungNotDumb. We had our own (book distributing) business a few years back in NSW where we dealt with a lot of public, private schools and when we spoke with the canteen ladies they always seemed to have their work cut out for them.
I think maybe this system would be more for them as much as it would be for the parents.
Well see that's where we differ, I don't think a "treat" is necessary as an everyday type food at childcare, but that's just me. No energy boost required for my three year old, she has plenty enough already!!
Yes absolutely, I make from scratch nearly all my children's food so I totally agree :)
But that's not purchasing from tuckshop though which is what you were referring to in your OP?
I have an almost 13 yr old and a 10 yr old and they are certainly not buying any food on the way home or on the way to school. Neither are their friends.
And really that all comes down to how we are raising our kids to think about food wouldn't you agree??
Well my daughter has lots and lots of energy too. However she stopped having her midday nap a while back and I think it is ok for her to have a nice treat in the afternoon, sometimes.
Well see that's where we differ, I don't think a "treat" is necessary as an everyday type food at childcare, but that's just me. No energy boost required for my three year old, she has plenty enough already!!
Yes absolutely, I make from scratch nearly all my children's food so I totally agree :)
But that's not purchasing from tuckshop though which is what you were referring to in your OP?
I have an almost 13 yr old and a 10 yr old and they are certainly not buying any food on the way home or on the way to school. Neither are their friends.
And really that all comes down to how we are raising our kids to think about food wouldn't you agree??
Well my sister has sent me the info direct from the site:
http://www.schoolshoponline.com.au/parents.asp
nothanksbye
28-05-2010, 10:11
Well see that's where we differ, I don't think a "treat" is necessary as an everyday type food at childcare, but that's just me. No energy boost required for my three year old, she has plenty enough already!!
Yes absolutely, I make from scratch nearly all my children's food so I totally agree :)
But that's not purchasing from tuckshop though which is what you were referring to in your OP?
I have an almost 13 yr old and a 10 yr old and they are certainly not buying any food on the way home or on the way to school. Neither are their friends.
And really that all comes down to how we are raising our kids to think about food wouldn't you agree??
your post comes across a tad condescending.
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The online thing is a great idea OP.
I pack treats for my kids too.
Muffins and bread sticks and sometimes a cookie.
I dont make my kids food from scratch , I dont have the time. But i dont have a tuckshop either! :(
your post comes across a tad condescending.
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The online thing is a great idea OP.
I pack treats for my kids too.
Muffins and bread sticks and sometimes a cookie.
I dont make my kids food from scratch , I dont have the time. But i dont have a tuckshop either! :(
Thank you ASABUSYMUM, I thought I was being a little sensitive!
Muffins, Cookie, they are nice treats for the kids lunchboxes and they don't necessarily mean they are going to be tim tams :) and if they are well I am sure one tim tam every so often is not going to hurt.
It is all about moderation isn't it, and being active. Most kids are active at that age so it is all good.
My child is still in child care so I was just thinking ahead in regards to the online tuckshop, after hearing my sis talk about how good it is.
delirium
28-05-2010, 20:44
No one is having a go Kris, just some of us would prefer them to have experience holding the money, learning what change they should get etc etc. This isn't having a go at you, I just personally wouldn't use the system if it came to our school :shakehands:
No one is having a go Kris, just some of us would prefer them to have experience holding the money, learning what change they should get etc etc. This isn't having a go at you, I just personally wouldn't use the system if it came to our school :shakehands:
Hi Delirium,
Thank you for your post, and yes I understand that part.
It was more the comments and replies regarding the contents of kids lunchboxes and the way some people view that.
SassyMummy
29-05-2010, 15:14
I think I'd probably use the online buying thing in the early years - maybe once she was in year 3 or 4 or something I'd prefer she make healthy choices for herself, and get used to handling money (good for maths too!).
But I mean, next year she's in prep, and while I don't believe she'd always pick the "unhealthy" option over the healthy option, I just don't trust her to keep her money safe or to make the right kind of food choices - she might end up spending all her money on one thing, for example... and then be starving for the rest of the day. I don't think they allow prep kids to pick their own foods anyway...
I give my daughter a "treat" in her lunch box too OP, so don't feel bad about that. Usually it's a home-baked goodie - like a muffin or, like the other week, a gingerbread man that we'd made together the day before. That, with an apple/banana/mandarin/grapes, a salad sandwich/leftovers and a some vege sticks and hommus can hardly be classified as an unhealthy lunch...
I think it's a good idea cos my MIL is a canteen lady and she has run the place for about 15 years and I know she would find it a lot easier to know what to prepare for the day before..
My sister saw this on the news the other night about this tuckshop system.
Here is the link if you want to check out it for your local lunch lady.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu9vvkbLIyY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu9vvkbLIyY)
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