Tasty food at school: a healthy start

Published Jun 15, 2026

A new school year is the perfect time to focus attention on tasty and healthy food at school. A healthy lunch and snack give children the energy they need to concentrate properly and get through the school day feeling fit. Unfortunately, it appears that not every child brings a well-filled lunchbox to school.

We can work on this together! From the end of August, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre inspires parents with good lunchboxes to take to school. Recipes for healthy lunchboxes, posters, inspiration booklets and a webinar are among the resources available.

View all the resources on the Netherlands Nutrition Centre's campaign page.

All resources for primary schools at a glance

Posters

Leaflets

Teaching materials

Web page with various teaching materials for primary schools

Treats

View this treats page full of inspiration (including treat booklets)
Also view the page From treats to a celebration policy

Nutrition policy

Does your school want to get started with a nutrition policy? Read more about it at:
Towards a nutrition policy in primary schools

Resources for secondary education

All teaching materials for secondary education

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Our Food Week

From 3 to 10 October 2026, it is Our Food Week. A great opportunity to focus with your class at primary school on where our food comes from, how it is made and why healthy and sustainable choices are important. Food education allows pupils not only to learn, but especially to experience. That is why various organisations are joining forces to support schools with inspiring activities, teaching materials and practical tools. Examples include the Mayors’ Breakfast, a free visit to a farm, or shopping vouchers for cooking in the classroom.

Join National Tap Water Day 2026 on 30 September!

Would you like more water to be drunk in the new school year? Then put tap water in the spotlight with your class as a healthy and sustainable thirst quencher during National Tap Water Day on Wednesday 30 September. This way, your pupils will discover why tap water is healthy and how to turn it into a festive drink!

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