Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST)

We’re nearly halfway through the 10,000 Steps Move Together Challenge, and our team, Tuckshop Trekkers, has already achieved an incredible 1,456,476 steps! 🚶‍♀️

For us, it’s not necessarily about reaching 10,000 steps every day. It’s about being more conscious of achievable ways to move our bodies at work, at home and in the community. 💪

Whether it’s dancing while vacuuming, a short walk in your local park with your kids (like team member, Chrissy 👇), or parking the car an extra street away, there are so many simple ways to move more.

It’s not too late to join the Tuckshop Trekkers and get involved!
💚 Go to: https://www.10000steps.org.au/invites/DLCCPI-819123/
💜 Join the Tuckshop Trekkers using this code: DLCCPI-819123
💙 Log your steps via the app or website.
💛 Keep up the great work and enjoy the challenge!

🌟 Snack stars, it’s your time to shine! 🌟

Got a tuckshop snack that’s packed with flavour, kind to the budget and guaranteed to disappear fast? We want to see it! 👀

Entries are closing soon for Recipe of the Year 2026, and we’re on the lookout for snack creations that bring the crunch, the colour and the crowd appeal. 🍎🥪✨

Think your recipe has what it takes to steal the spotlight? 👑

Don’t keep a winner hiding in your tuckshop fridge… get your entry in!

REMINDER: Join Naomi for our Tuckshop Network Meeting to chat all things food placement in your tuckshop, from 2.30pm this afternoon

Join via this zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84718490002?pwd=RGhwdnhqejk4aU9oOW05U0xTQWNqdz09

Still undecided on whether to enter our Recipe of the Year come this year?

Here’s 5 reasons why you should!

🏆 Showcase your school’s creativity
Give your students, staff and tuckshop team the chance to create something delicious and unique that could become a new tuckshop favourite.

💰 Win amazing prizes
There’s a $2,000 Nisbets vouchers for the winner, $500 for the runner-up and $500 for the Snack Category winner!

👩‍🍳 Put your tuckshop on the map
Recipe of the Year is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your tuckshop and showcase the great things happening in your school community.

🌟 You could become the 2026 Recipe of the Year!
Your recipe could make it through the judging process, be prepared and tasted by our panel of judges, and take home the title that you can brag about for the next 12 months!

🤞More chances to win
With the new Snack prize category, there are now three chances to take home a prize — making this the perfect year to enter!

Ready to get creative? This is your chance to turn a great school tuckshop idea into a winning recipe! 🥳

Enter here 👉 https://qast.org.au/about-us/recipe-of-the-year/

Did you know that where food is placed can be just as important as what is on the menu? 🤔

Join us for a practical & engaging professional development session next Tuesday, 18 August as we explore how strategic food placement can influence student purchasing decisions and encourage healthier choices in your tuckshop.

Register now 👉 https://qast.org.au/event-registrations/

The QAST office will be closed today for the Brisbane Show Day, but we'll be back on deck tomorrow.

If you have an urgent enquiry, send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

School Business Managers: Is your tuckshop working as efficiently as it could?

Managing a school tuckshop involves far more than food. From budgets and compliance to staffing, menu planning and financial sustainability, it plays an important role in your school's operations.

That's why we have developed a dedicated hub for School Business Managers, bringing together practical resources, expert advice and services to help you support a successful, sustainable tuckshop.

Check it out here 👉 https://qast.org.au/tuckshop-management-for-school-business-managers/

NEW MEMBER RESOURCE: Busy service times are part of every school canteen... but long queues don't have to be.

Our new resource on Tips to Reduce Canteen Queue Times is packed with practical, easy-to-implement ideas to help you serve more students, more efficiently.

Small changes can make a big difference: keeping students happy, reducing stress for your team, and helping your tuckshop or canteen run more smoothly.

See the resource here 👉 https://qast.org.au/resources/tips-to-reduce-canteen-queue-times/

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