Free Healthy School Lunches

Ka Ora, Ka Ako

In Term 2, 2021 we were offered the opportunity to take part in the free, healthy school lunch programme. Lunches are available for all students and cater to their individual requirements including dietary, health and cultural needs.
Lunches are healthy and nutritious and our supplier (Mana College Canteen caterer) is required to meet New Zealand food safety standards.
However, school lunches are not compulsory, and you can continue to provide your child’s own lunch if you wish.

Free Healthy School Lunches

Research indicates that reducing food insecurity for children and young people:

  • Improves wellbeing
  • Supports child development and learning
  • Improves learners’ levels of concentration, behaviour and school achievement
  • Reduces financial hardship amongst families and whānau
  • Addresses barriers to children’s participation in education and promotes attendance at school

  • Boosts learners’ overall health