Free Fruit on the School Menu
Ann joined Prep to Grade 2 students at GlenHuntly Primary School to announce funding for the students to enjoy fresh fruit on Fridays as part of the $11 million Brumby Government ‘Go for your life’ initiative.
Ann said that the program will encourage students to adopt healthy eating practices and avoid unhealthy snacks.
The Free Fruit Friday initiative will be rolled out over four years to government primary schools on a voluntary basis to encourage healthier lifestyles and avoid damaging health issues like obesity and diabetes.
Ann said that this initiative will compliment the healthy eating program already implemented at GlenHuntly Primary which has resulted in students, staff and parents developing a school vegetable garden.
