Free Fruit Friday
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Free Fruit Friday for Victorian Government Schools
Free Fruit Friday aims to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables for all Victorian government school students in Prep – Year 2 by providing them with a variety of high quality, seasonal produce. Fresh fruit and vegetables are a vital part of every child’s life. There are many reasons to enjoy a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, including the provision of important vitamins and the prevention of disease.
Important notice
Payment of Free Fruit Friday grants
Schools will continue to receive a grant for Free Fruit Friday until 30 June, 2012. Grants will be calculated using February 2011 census student enrolment data and paid directly to school accounts.
Schools already receiving a Free Fruit Friday grant do not need to reapply.
Schools wanting to join this initiative are invited to submit an Expression of Interest. General information and the Expression of Interest form are available from the following links:
- Guidelines – provides recommended dietary guidelines for young children, and guidelines which have been developed to assist schools to implement Free Fruit Friday.
- Resources – provides information on the purchasing and handling of the fresh fruit and vegetables for Free Fruit Friday, including a sample contract schools may choose to use with their supplier.
- Curriculum support material – existing programs and associated websites provide curriculum resources which support the Free Fruit Friday program.
- Frequently asked questions – provides helpful information about Free Fruit Friday.
- Expression of Interest (Word - 75Kb) – Expression of interest forms should be forwarded to the Free Fruit Friday email provided on this page.
For further information contact free.fruit.friday@edumail.vic.gov.au