A well-balanced lunchbox provides the fuel children need to stay engaged, focused, and energised throughout the day.
In celebration of National Lunchbox Week, we’ve created our Guide for a Healthy Lunchbox to support families in preparing nutritious and delicious meals for their little ones.
What’s inside the Guide?
With expert input from St Nicholas’ Centre Cook Mentor, Carl Clarabut, this resource is packed with practical tools to make lunchbox packing easier, including:
- A Lunchbox Builder to help plan balanced meals
- Nutritious recipes for inspiration
- Tips for keeping food fresh and appealing
- Helpful resources to support healthy eating habits
We understand that preparing lunchboxes can sometimes feel overwhelming, so this guide is designed to make the process simple, enjoyable, and rewarding.
Why a healthy lunchbox matters
Children need a variety of nutrients to support their physical and cognitive development. A healthy lunchbox helps to:
- Maintain energy levels throughout the day
- Support concentration and learning
- Encourage healthy eating habits from a young age.
By making nutritious choices, we’re giving children the best possible foundation for lifelong health and wellbeing.
Download the Guide
We invite all families to explore our Guide for a Healthy Lunchbox and make use of the resources inside.
Together, we can help children develop positive eating habits and a love for healthy food that will benefit them for years to come.
St Nicholas OOSH children share their lunchbox secrets
We visited St Nicholas OOSH New Lambton and spoke to the children about their thoughts on a healthy lunchbox and what they help make in the kitchen.
Learn more
To learn more, visit the National Lunchbox Week website.
