Meals at School
We provide a healthy, wholesome, organic morning tea and lunch every day for all children and staff. Meals are prepared with love and care in our own kitchen. Everyone sits down together to enjoy the good company and serving each other. We aim to ensure everyone is sufficiently and appropriately nourished throughout the school day to optimise their learning, engagement and sense of wellbeing. Our approach is based on healthy eating philosophies shared by many ancient and contemporary cultures worldwide. Our menu is readily digestible, pure and light.
Simply, it’s:
- Wholefood – Fresh organic and seasonal produce
- Preservative and additive free products, including sauces
- All subject to availability
Special Dietary Requirements
We cater for dietary requirements, where possible: for allergies, intolerances or for spiritual reasons. We currently cater for gluten-free, legume-free, scallion-free, dairy-free and vegan meals.
Banned Foods
At Erasmus Primary School, there are currently students who are at risk of anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe, rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening.
To reduce the risk of an anaphylactic reaction, known allergens are banned from the site and all school excursions.
The banned foods are:
- nuts and nut products except almonds
- Kiwi fruit
Monday
Morning tea:
Ovenbaked Granola topped with yoghurt and seasonal fruit
Lunch:
Hearty vegetable and lentil soup with homemade herb focaccia
Tuesday
Morning tea:
Cinnamon and coconut bread
Lunch:
Ricotta gnocchi served with a fresh pumpkin, tomato and basil napoli
Wednesday
Morning tea:
Savoury platter with beetroot dip served with veggie sticks and rice cakes
Lunch:
Turkish Gozleme filled with spinach and fetta served with homemade sweet potato wedges and relish
Thursday
Morning tea:
No bake apple crumble
Lunch:
Japanese vegetable and tofu curry served with steamed rice
Friday
Morning tea:
Beetroot brownie with avocado frosting
Lunch:
Spilt pea soup with wholemeal rolls
Monday
Morning tea:
Salted caramel coconut bliss balls
Lunch:
Chow mein with seasonal vegetables
Tuesday
Morning tea:
Strawberry and chocolate overnight oats
Lunch:
Spanakopita made with an abundance of fresh green seasonal vegetables served with mint yoghurt dipping sauce accompanied by steamed seasonal vegetables
Wednesday
Morning tea:
Zucchini and cheese scones
Lunch:
Vegetable pasties served with tomato and cucumber salad and relish
Thursday
Morning tea:
Savoury platter – Hummus dip, vegetable sticks and cheese
Lunch:
Vegetable dumplings served with fried rice
Friday
Morning tea:
White chocolate and cranberry cookies
Lunch:
Winter vegetables and quinoa curry served with naan bread