Start the school year in primary education in a healthy way with Trommel zonder Rommel

Published Jul 30, 2026

A new school year is the perfect time to draw attention to tasty and healthy food at primary school. So get started with the Trommel zonder Rommel lessons. In an interactive way, pupils discover what a healthy lunch is and how they can make healthy choices themselves.

Start the school year in primary education in a healthy way with Trommel zonder Rommel

Free lessons are available for the lower, middle and upper years of primary school, covering topics such as the Wheel of Five, healthy food swaps and putting together a nutritious lunchbox. The lessons align with children's experiences and include fun, practical activities. The Trommel zonder Rommel lessons are available free of charge via the Chef! lesson portal and are easy to use at the start of the school year.

Also make use of the materials from the Voedingscentrum to keep the topic visible outside the classroom as well. Put up a poster in the classroom, share the updated Trommel zonder Rommel brochure with parents or use the communication materials to highlight healthy lunches and snacks. This gives pupils and parents practical tools to work together towards a healthy school day.

Find more information about Trommel zonder Rommel here.

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