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Let's Crunch&Sip!

Healthy lunchbox and waterbottle

Participating in a daily in class Crunch&Sip break provides an opportunity for children to drink water and eat an extra serve of vegetables or fruit to support good health and to help with learning and concentration in the classroom. All while they are sitting at their desks! 

By choosing to pack vegetables more often, Crunch&Sip is also a fantastic opportunity to increase vegetable intake.

Let's hero healthy habits and remember to pack Crunch&Sip every day!

Desk scene

Teachers

Are your students struggling to get through the school day? Consider offering a daily in class Crunch&Sip break and allowing your students to refuel on fresh vegies, fruit and to sip on water in the classroom. The rules are flexible, so work out what is best for yourself and your students. Please note Crunch&Sip is not to replace recess and must occur during class time. 

Lunchbox scene

Parents

Navigating the lunchbox scene can be tricky, but we’ve got you! Check out our handy guides for packing Crunch&Sip and healthy lunchboxes and make sure your kids get the most out of their school day.

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Newest WA Certified Schools

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL
Certified in:
February 2024
Suburb/Town:
KARRINYUP

A warm welcome to OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL, who are now part of our Crunch&Sip program.

HENLEY BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Certified in:
February 2024
Suburb/Town:
HENLEY BROOK

A warm welcome to HENLEY BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL, who are now part of our Crunch&Sip program.