Braeside School has a strong lunch program. Students are able to stay for lunch in a supervised setting. Approximately once a month, our School Council puts on a “fun lunch’ for our students. Throughout the year there are multiple options.
Lunch Supervision Line: 403-777-8470 ext. 0
If your child is registered for Lunch Supervision and will be away during the noon hour, please advise us by leaving a voicemail.
Lunch Supervision
All lunchroom students must register for the lunch supervision program. Register through MyCBE or in the School office. More information on our Lunch Supervision page.
In Our Lunchroom
Due to safety reasons stated by Alberta Health we will no longer be able to supply hot water in our lunchrooms.
There is also no access to a microwave and no cutlery available in our lunchrooms so please ensure your child comes to school with any utensils they may need.
Fun Lunches
Braeside School Council is once again partnering with Healthy Hunger for our monthly lunches! Healthy Hunger is an online system that links directly with restaurants to provide convenient lunch options for families. This offers you:
- Convenience! No more paper orders or worrying about exact change
- Online payment! Pay with Visa, MasterCard, or Interact online
- Security! Their site is PCI compliant with high security standards
- Ease of ordering! Create, view, and edit all upcoming orders up to 5 days before delivery.
Go to www.healthyhunger.ca and click ‘Learn More’ under Parents for more info and ‘Register Student’ to get started!
Any questions, please contact Amber at braesidelunches@gmail.com.
Lunchroom Attendance & Expectations
As the noon period is a part of the school day, the same behaviour is expected of the children in the lunchroom as in their classroom.
Home-Packed Lunch Tips for Parents
Lunch is an important part of your child’s day at school. Here are some tips to help you provide a lunch that is safe and nutritious with less waste.
Food Safety
- Keep cold food cold by using an insulated lunch bag and 1-2 ice packs.
- Keep hot food hot by using an insulated container. Preheat your container with boiling water before adding hot food. Microwave ovens are not available for elementary students.
- Pack non-perishables, such as granola bars and whole fruit, that can be kept at room temperature.
- Most CBE schools are nut-aware, please check with your child’s teacher for more information on nut allergies and other allergies in your child’s classroom.
Help Reduce Waste
- Bring a reusable water bottle.
- Pack just enough for a child to eat during lunch.
- Many schools participate in “boomerang lunches” (pack in/pack out), where all leftover items are returned home.
Tip: Pack a sealable bag or container labeled ‘garbage’ for uneaten food or open containers to avoid mess in the lunch bag.
In 2024, ten CBE schools participated in a waste audit conducted by Green Calgary. Here are a few suggestions from the audit to help minimize waste produced by packed lunches:
- Send less selections of food. Younger children have difficulty deciding what to eat when there is a lot of choice and sometimes end up not eating.
- When possible, use reusable containers for foods such as crackers and cut up fruits or vegetables.
Other Tips
- Make sure your child can open all packages by themselves.
- Involve your child in packing their lunch. Children involved in food preparation may be more likely to try new foods and eat what is packed, minimizing food waste.
- Aim to include a food from each food group – lean proteins, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables should be eaten daily (as per Canada’s Food Guide 2019).
- Some items, such as sandwiches, can be made ahead and frozen to save time. Note that some fillings such as fresh vegetables do not freeze well.
- Designate a shelf in the fridge/pantry at home for lunch items. This may help make packing lunches quicker and encourage independence for children packing their own lunches.
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