WASTE FREE
A waste-free lunch program is a process of educating ākonga, parents, whānau, and school staff about where our rubbish ends up and how we, as individuals, can reduce the amount of rubbish we generate. Our value - POIPOI, is the focus on NURTURE. This incorporates hauora, environment and social responsibility.
Waste-free lunch programs favour the use of reusable food containers, drink containers, utensils, and napkins. They discourage the use of disposable packaging, such as prepackaged foods, plastic bags, juice boxes and pouches, paper napkins, and disposable utensils.
What does a waste-free lunch look like?
https://www.fortythieves.co.nz/join-the-waste-free-school-lunch-movement/
What does it cost to pack a waste-free lunch?
https://www.thelunchboxqueen.co.nz/collections/eco-shop
The Bottom Line
723.60 - 477.00 = $246.60 savings per school year per person
Check out:
NZ Herald- Kids Have Litter-less Lunch Sorted
Education.govt.nz - Zero Waste Healthy Lunches "Transformational"
Sustainability Trust - Litter-less
Some great packaging free lunch options:
https://lunchboxinc.co.nz/
https://www.ecodeals.co.nz/lunchbox-essentials-pack/
https://healthysnacks.nz/products/everyday-leakproof-convertible-bento-6-lunchbox-hot-pink
https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/sistema-bento-lunch-box-assorted-1.76l/R2407686.html
https://www.kmart.co.nz/product/blue-5-section-container-42944751/
https://kidsinthekitchen.nz/product/go-green-food-box-large-4-colours/
Connect ... Nurture ... Inspire
Hono ... Poipoi ... Hiringa
Day Schedule
Gates open: 8.15am
School day: 8.45am – 2.45pm
Learning Session 1: 8.45am - 10.45am
Learning Session 2: 11.15am – 12.35pm
Learning Session 3: 1.20pm – 2.45pm
TERM DATES 2024
Term 1
Thursday 1 February - Friday 12 April
Waitangi Day – observed 6th Feb
Good Friday – 29 March
Easter Monday – 1st April
Easter Tuesday - 2nd April
Term 2
Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July
Anzac Day – 25th April
Teacher Only Day - 31st May
Kings Birthday – 3rd June
Matariki – 28th June
Term 3
Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4
Monday 14 October - Tuesday 17 December
Teacher Only Day - 25th October
Labour Day – 28th October
CONTACT:
Email: admin@ahutoetoe.school.nz
Phone: 09 242 8100