Feb 26, 2020
Vegies on WA school menus for March Munch
School kids still aren’t eating enough vegies, so next month WA students will be challenged to eat vegies every day as part of Crunch&Sip’s® March Munch initiative.
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Jan 21, 2020
Food safety tips
As we hit the hottest months of the year it’s the perfect time to talk about food safety. Whilst packing lunch from home is a cost effective option, when lunchboxes are not stored properly and kept cool there is a risk of food spoilage and potentially food poisoning.
Jan 13, 2020
Kick start the year with healthy habits
A new year, a new class and a fresh start. Establishing classroom routines and rituals can include building healthy habits. Here are some tips on how to embed Crunch&Sip and SunSmart practices from the start of the year.
Dec 10, 2019
COOKING WITH KIDS THIS CHRISTMAS
With the summer holidays just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about some fun and easy family activities that won’t break the bank. Why not get your kids helping in the kitchen and create some yummy festive snacks to enjoy with family and friends.
Oct 21, 2019
Records broken during 2019 Great Vegie Crunch
The annual Great Vegie Crunch took place from Monday 9 September to Friday 13 September at primary schools across the state
Sep 04, 2019
Huge numbers sign up for The Great Vegie Crunch
Well over 100 Western Australian schools will munch away during the upcoming Great Vegie Crunch which runs from Monday 9 September to Friday 13 September.
Jul 11, 2019
WA kids munch on vegies
An incredible 13,600 students from 551 classrooms participated in this year’s annual March Munch event.
Jul 11, 2019
Would you like water with that?
With approximately 47% of Australian children consuming sugary drinks every day, it’s time to start putting water back on the agenda.
Jul 11, 2019
Malibu School Crunch&Sip activity day
On May 29, Malibu School in Safety Bay celebrated its annual Crunch&Sip and Walk to School activity day.
Jan 24, 2019
Parent nutrition education sessions
National and state data tells us that the consumption of vegetables is far below recommended levels with 5 out of 6 WA kids (84%) aged 4-11 years failing to meet recommendations. Eeek!
Nov 15, 2018
Perth Glory encourage WA kids to Crunch&Sip
Crunch&Sip is excited to announce a new partnership with Healthway and Perth Glory.
Oct 19, 2018
Great Vegie Crunch wrap up 2018
No it wasn't an earthquake during the first week of September, it was the sound of 27,000 kids from across Western Australia crunching on fresh vegetables while participating in The Great Vegie Crunch event.
Jun 26, 2018
Are you 'that teacher' or 'that parent', but too scared to speak up?
Lollies or ‘Pizza with the Principal’ as a reward for good behaviour. Class parties full of junk food. Chocolate fundraisers. Does your school contradict healthy eating habits that are taught in the classroom? Do you keep quiet about a nutrition issue for fear of rocking the boat?
Jun 25, 2018
The sweet truth
Sugar. It’s sweet, sticky and helps the medicine go down, but did you know that more than two-thirds of Aussie kids eat more of it than they should?
Jan 26, 2018
Comet Bay PS and Woolworths - working together
Comet Bay Primary School in Secret Harbour has partnered with their local Woolworths to ensure all of their students have access to good food at school.