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SOMERFARE TUCKSHOP NEWS TERM 4, 2012
Somerfare is ready for Term 4 with our new Smart Choices menu.
Somerfare offers a range of healthy fresh foods and to encourage healthy eating and to help make the choice easy,
the latest Somerfare menu (attached to the end of this newsletter) has highlighted green and amber items in
compliance with Smart Choices. You will see several changes on the menu, including the removal of red items and
a significant reduction in the number of amber items offered.
Some of the new green items include, half serve lavash, Mediterranean rice salad, the introduction of two new
meals - four nuggets with vegetable sticks or two falafels with vegetable sticks. In response to student feedback,
Somerfare now offers new look Veggie Sticks and Hommus, sold separately to replace the old Crunch & Dip.
SOMERFARE SPECIALS
New homemade specials for this term are Ham & Pineapple or Vegetarian Supreme Pizza on Wednesdays and
Beef or Vegetarian Burgers on Thursdays - both of these are LUNCH ONLY.
The other specials for the week remain the same - Sushi on Mondays; everyone's favourite Tuesday Toasties; and
Friday the ever popular Sushi and Vietnamese rolls.
Soups, Samosas and Hot Chocolates are no longer available, but will return in the winter terms in 2013!
Please note that the Flexischools menu also reflects these changes.
ONLINE ORDERING WITH FLEXISCHOOLS
If you have not already done so, it is not too late to register with FLEXISCHOOLS to access Somerfare’s ONLINE
ORDERING system. It is very straight forward and will only take a few minutes. All menu items are on there - with
the Smart Choices indicators - and you can even order in advance or place a standing order for the term. It is a
more efficient system for everyone and is quick and easy to use. Take the worry out of writing a bag and finding
the right change. Go online! Note that orders must be placed before 8.30am. For more information please go
to www.flexischools.com.au.
Paper bag orders are still accepted over the counter. Morning tea must be in before school, and lunch can be in
before school or at morning tea time. Please remember to write your name, class and lunch or morning tea on your
bag.
IOUs
Please note that Somerfare NO LONGER offers IOUs. Students will need to ensure they have money with them
when purchasing over the counter or when placing an order over the counter.
SOMERFARE JUNIOR SCHOOL RULES
Just a reminder that Junior School students (Years Prep to 6) are NOT permitted at Somerfare at morning tea or
before 8.00am. They are permitted ONLY after second bell at lunch time. Junior School students must purchase
their morning tea and lunch by placing an order. Remember, ordering online is easy and can be done well in
advance. Paper bag orders can be handed in over the counter before school or placed in the box provided at the
Junior School Reception before 9:00am.
VOLUNTEERS
Although there are only eight weeks in Term 4, it is never too late to jump on a Tuckshop team and help out. It is
very flexible, we ask for only one day per month and you can come for a couple of hours or stay for the day. Either
way your help is very valuable to us as it helps the Tuckshop run smoothly and ensures that we get all our orders
prepared in time for morning tea and lunch. We always need extra hands to help us serve and your daughters‟
love to see you there. It is a lot of fun and a great way to meet other parents or catch up with friends.
VOLUNTEER ROSTER 2013
We are currently filling the roster for 2013 and with many of our Year 12 mums leaving at the end of the year, we
are calling for more people to join us. Ask a friend to come too. Mums, Dads, Grandparents all welcome.
For more information on how you can join the roster and help at Somerfare, please contact us on 3033 9215 or
come in and see us. Our staff members, Genevieve, Lisa and Helen look forward to welcoming you!
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