School Menu
Tai Wānanga is part of Ka Ora, Ka Ako | The Healthy School Lunches Programme, an initiative dedicated to supporting the health, wellbeing, and educational success of our taiohi.
The name itself embodies our commitment: ‘Ka Ora’ means to be satisfied with food, well, healthy, and safe, while ‘Ka Ako’ means to learn. By providing access to nutritious food, we aim to remove barriers and ensure our rangatahi are nourished and ready to participate fully in their learning journey.
Our Meal Provision
To support our taiohi, we provide two nutritious meals every school day:
- Breakfast:
Every morning, taiohi are provided with a selection of continental and a cooked option to start their day. - Lunch:
A full lunch is supplied every day. Depending on the season, this could be a hearty hot dish or a fresh, cold meal.
All our meals adhere to the Ngā Paerewa Taioranga | Nutrition Standards of the programme, ensuring the food is healthy, balanced, and contains minimal saturated fat, salt, and added sugar. Our meals are mostly whole or less processed, using healthy options from all four food groups.
Examples of Lunches We Provide
The Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme provides diverse and tasty meals. Examples of the types of nourishing, high-quality dishes our taiohi enjoy include:
- Hot Meals:
Dishes like Butter Chicken or Spaghetti and Meatballs (packed with hidden veggies) - Fresh Options:
Meals such as Ginger Beef Rice Bowl or other fresh and zesty salad bowls.
We are proud to provide this essential support to our taiohi, helping them to be healthy, well-fed, and ready to learn. If you have any questions, please contact the admin team.
