Practical Guidelines “Healthy School Canteen Development” v2

The book provides information related to the development of a Healthy School Canteen. The main content of this book is the school experiences shared by practitioners and coaches comprising principals, teachers, and foundations who directly engaged in the development and guidance of their respective canteens. Some practices which are considered as good experiences are shared in this book to give concrete actions on the school premises. The readers are expected to learn lessons reflecting continuous efforts in achieving the Healthy School Canteen despite the various obstacles faced by respective schools.

This book also introduces the four main components of Healthy School Canteen development, called the Four Pillars, developed by SEAMEO RECFON team. The pillars consist of 29 indicators addressing issues on:

1. Commitment and management of the school
2. Human resource
3. Hygienic facilities
4. Good quality of foods provided for school communities

A simple observation form is also shared to facilitate schools in assessing their canteen status and achievement.

The Healthy School Canteen is a complex achievement and may require cooperation and capacities in its implementation. Therefore, principal leadership may take significant points in this book to gather resources, prepare, coordinate, and evaluate plans, including starting with the easiest step. Above all, the achievement of a Healthy School Canteen is the outcome of cooperation among various parties, which can eventually increase the school’s prestige and benefit the school community.