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Time to speak up for home economics
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 15:18 Written by Home Economics Victoria
Here are the facts: we are alive, we are vital, and the community wants more! Right across Australia, home economics teachers have long been the backbone of life-skills education. Calls to ‘bring it back’ reflect an abiding respect for the work of these teachers and high regard for their capabilities,…
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Fat, sugar, salt, addtitives...How hard is it to make healthy profits in your canteen?
Monday, 01 August 2011 09:02 Written by Delicious Brands
The transition from menus dominated by sugar, fat and salt to menus dominated by healthy treats, fresh produce and wholesome home cooked meals has been fraught with much hair pulling and wailing by everyone from parents to canteen convenors. Often lost in the translation is the profit. Most schools have…
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Helping Australian students get active and healthy
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 12:44 Written by Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
As teachers, parents, family members and friends, we are constantly looking for ways to teach our kids about the importance of healthy living and regular physical activity. After all, we want them to develop the right habits so that they grow into healthy adults.
Teachers can now incorporate lessons on…
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The Gap State School, located in Queensland with 473 students and 53 staff, is no exception.
When the school recognised there was a large amount of hand soap wastage in the student toilets, Business Services Manager, Kathryn Trotter contacted Corporate Express in an effort to solve the problem. The wastage…
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Hands first alcohol free Instant hand sanitiser
Monday, 10 January 2011 12:52 Written by Hands First
Hands First will not dry your hands, is non-flammable and does not sting. Alcohol based sanitisers only kill germs during the time that it takes for them to evaporate, whereas the ingredient in ‘Hands First’ remains active even after the initial application.
It is suitable for sensitive and damaged skin…
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For the price of one use of paper towel, the latest in hand drying – the Jet Dryer, can dry 20-plus pairs of hands..
The Jet Dryer also reduces labour costs – no more ordering and storing of paper rolls, refilling of dispensers, cleaning up and getting rid of the…
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This is standard fare in school canteens across our nation and school canteens are the most readily available take away food outlets in the country. This fast food culture has our children becoming the fattest in the world. Childhood obesity is running at a staggering 27 per cent and the…
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Leading education supplier Corporate Express stocks hundreds of staffrooms around the country with catering supplies and refreshments to suit all tastes and budgets. Supply options include a variety of high quality products to help staff get through the day – from coffee, tea, biscuits and spreads all the way through…
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