Mackellar Girls Campus Canteen

One of the main benefits of having a canteen is that it can show in a practical way that fresh, nutritious food can be tasty, interesting and affordable. Together with the lessons taught in the classroom (especially in Personal Development, Health and Physical education), the promotion of healthy food choices and physical activity can set our students up for a long, healthy life! The Mackellar Girls Campus Canteen is operated by the P&C. Unlike privately operated canteens whose focus is to maximize profit, our prices are set to cover costs and to provide a modest profit. All profits are returned to the school to the benefit of all students.

Menu Development and Nutrition: A large proportion of food items sold in the canteen is prepared fresh each day. Hot dishes include Satay Chicken & Rice, Tomato Pasta, Noodle Stirfry and Potato with Tomato & Cheese. Chilli Chicken Wraps, Chicken Burgers and Beef Burgers are also very popular. Sweets, such as muffins, cakes and cookies, are available, but these are not heavily promoted.

Staff and Volunteers: We try to cut costs by having parents and friends as volunteer workers in the canteen. There are usually two canteen staff members and two or three volunteers assisting each day. Students can also help out by serving during recess and lunch. Volunteers usually start at 9:00am and finish at 2:00pm. The canteen staff do all the hard work, and are always there to help you. It’s a great way to meet other parents and get a feel for what is happening in the school. Some people team up with a friend or use the time to meet new parents.

How to become a Volunteer: Perhaps you haven’t been able to help before, but now have a day a month you could assist in the Canteen. Fill in the Canteen Volunteer Form and drop it off at the canteen, or call Bronwyn Moody, Canteen Manager on 9907 6751 (best to call between 1:30 and 2:00pm).