Sample Menu

Example of Weekly MenuMeal Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Tea Seasonal FreshFruit Platter

Seasonal FreshFruit Platter

Seasonal FreshFruit Platter

Seasonal FreshFruit Platter

Seasonal FreshFruit Platter

Drinks Milk / Water Milk / Water Milk / Water Milk / Water Milk / Water

LunchFrench Onion

Picnic Loafwith

Vegetable Sticks V

Savoury Chilean Mince

Vegetable Medley

MMI

Spinach & Tuna Slice with

Wholemeal FingersTomato Wedges

Lasagne Al Forno with

Green Salad

MMI

Chicken Noodle

Soup

MMI

Drinks Water Water Water Water Water

Afternoon TeaFruit Bread

Cheese SticksDried Fruit

CruskitsCreamed Cheese& Sultana Scrolls

Rice CakesCheese Cubes

Vegetable Sticks

HomemadePicnic Loaf

with Cheese

Pita Bread WithYoghurt Dip &

Dried Fruit Mix

Drinks Milk / Water Milk / Water Milk / Water Milk / Water Milk / Water

Comments• All menu items are prepared with light / low fat varieties of milk and dairy products. • All menu items are high in fibre, low in fat, sugar and salt • Menus are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Children & Adolescents in Australia • Menus are based on the recommended food groups and serving sizes as outlined in the Nutrition Checklist for Long Day Care Menu Planning

Food Group Recommended Serve in Care Colour Code

Dairy 3 GoldBreads, Cereals, Rice & Pasta 2 Brown

Vegetables 2 Dark Green

Fruit 1 Light Green

Meat & Alternatives 1 RedIncreasing Iron

& Vitamin CWhen white meat or

vegetarian meal is served Bold Red

Vegetarian V Vegetarian

Multicultural Menu Item MMI MMI

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

A rainbow of seasonal fresh fruit arranged on a serving platter. All fruit is washed and prepared for little fingers to enjoy!

Served for Morning Tea

Pita Bread withYoghurt Dip andDried Fruit Mix

Fresh pita bread served with a delicious creamy yoghurt dip and dried fruit mix. This is a definate favourite with the children!

Served for Afternoon Tea

Milk

Benefits of Milk Dairy foods contain calcium, essential for strong bones and teeth. Milk and other dairy foods are an important source of calcium in the diet and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommends that 2-3 serves of fat reduced dairy be consumed daily. Three serves of dairy - such as milk, cheese and yogurt - every day as part of a healthy diet will provide most children with their recommended dietary intake (RDI) for calcium. Three daily serves of dairy will also supply a package of other essential nutrients which we now know are important for building unbeatable bones.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents state: ‘A child’s fluid needs are best met by water and milk’. Milk contains water for rehydration and is one of the best, nutrient-rich drinks for children to enjoy every day. Milk provides active children with many of the essential nutrients needed to build healthy bones.

Children’s drink choices while at school can make a difference to their overall health. School is an ideal place to teach young children how to make healthy choices. By choosing the best drinks, children will be more likely to have a better overall diet, and to achieve their recommended dairy and calcium intake.

This is why we choose milk as one of our daily drink choices for your child. Sources eatforhealth.gov.au | heartfoundation.org.au | dairy.edu.au

Served as a daily drink choice

Lasagne Al Fornowith Green Salad

Homemade sheets of pasta are layered with a rich meat ragu, bechamel sauce, ricotta, and Parmesan and baked until golden and bubbly. Served with a fresh and healthy green salad. This is one of the children’s favourite!

Served for Lunch

Spinach & Tuna Slice with Wholemeal Fingers and Tomato Wedges

This tasty slice has lots of protein and healthy greens. Served with delicious fresh baked bread & tomato wedges.

Served for Lunch

Chicken Noodle Soup

Our Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is chock-full of seasonal vegetables like leeks, carrots, celery, and onions.

Served for Lunch