Programs – 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 years Prep – 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 receiving a grant for Free Fruit Friday will be funded on a semester by semester basis for the life of the program (up to and including Semester 1, 2011). Grants for Semester 2, 2008 will be calculated using March census data and will be paid directly to school accounts in July. This payment will be identified as FFF S2-2008 grant.
Schools wanting to join in this initiative will have the opportunity to do so in October. Expressions of Interest to participate from 2009 will be sent to principals via the DEECD weekly Mail Bulletin.
- 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.
For more information about healthy eating and physical activity, visit the Victorian Government’s 'Go for your life' (http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au).
For further information contact studentlearning@edumail.vic.gov.au