![]() ![]() Implementing a Crunch&Sip program can have a positive impact on students by: ![]() (Source: The health of Queenslanders 2014, Queensland Government 2014). Results of government research for primary school aged children in Queensland showed that less than one in ten eat enough vegetables and about three in ten do not eat enough fruit. 'Refuelling' and being hydrated can boost a student's physical and mental performance and concentration in the classroom. Schools may also choose to call the program a different name such as Munch&Crunch or Brain Break - whatever works for you!Ĭrunch&Sip - Information for parents and educators (PDF, 2.9MB) to share information about Crunch&Sip style programs with your school community. Crunch&Sip doesn't have to be a break where students stop work, it can be done as students continue on with their work and can be done inside or outside the classroom. Schools can choose a suitable time and way for students to participate that fits within their school day and is supported by their school community.Ĭrunch&Sip may be done at the same time for all classes or individual teachers may decide when it best suits their class. In addition, each student has a small bottle of plain water to drink throughout the day to prevent dehydration.Ĭrunch&Sip is not a prescriptive program. Each day, students bring a piece of fruit or salad vegetables to school to eat during Crunch&Sip. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander EducationĬrunch&Sip is a time during the school day when students can 'refuel' on fruit and salad vegetables and 'rehydrate' with water. ![]()
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