Lunch Program

Students at The Sterling Hall School have lunch together every day with teacher supervision. As well as providing a break from studies, lunch time is an opportunity to inspire an appreciation and preference for healthy foods in our boys.

There are several options for how the boys may enjoy their mid-day meal:

Packed lunch (JK - Grade 8)

Boys are always welcome to bring their own lunches. According to Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide, a nutritious lunch should contain three to four of the four major food groups: Grain Products; Vegetables and Fruit (preferably some of each); Milk and Alternatives; Meat and Alternatives. Unprocessed, whole foods and fruit juices, milk, or milk substitutes are recommended. At no time are soft drinks permitted. We also ask that students bring food in reusable containers and bags whenever possible to reduce waste.

Catered lunch program (JK - Grade 8)

Boys may enjoy a nutritious hot lunch provided by the School through the catered lunch program. Specifically designed for active, growing boys, the SHS dining facilities have received an “Eat-Smart” award from Toronto Public Health. You may register for the program at the Business Office.

Cafeteria selections (Grades 4 - 8)

Boys can supplement the lunch they bring from home or choose an entire lunch from “The Blue Window” cafeteria. The Blue Window offers a daily special plus a variety of nutritious and appealing snacks. Parents purchase a pre-paid swipe card from the website or the Business Office.

Classroom snacks

Snacks help to re-fuel our boys and to ensure that they maintain an appropriate energy level throughout the day.

Suggestions include pure fruit juices (not fruit drinks), water, milk, fresh fruit, nut-free cereal bars, apple sauce, veggies and dip, pita and dip, cheese and crackers, sliced meats, bagels and cream cheese, pretzels, rice cakes, hardboiled eggs, unsweetened cereal, bread sticks, yogurt, raisins, or popcorn.

Candies, chocolate, and sugared drinks are not appropriate snack or lunch items. We would appreciate your cooperation in eliminating sweets and junk foods.

SHS is a nut-aware environment

To keep our environment safe for all boys, please remember to read the labels of pre-packaged foods to make sure that you know what you are buying and that the food does not include peanut or nut products. We ask that any products brought into the School be cleared by the Homeroom Teacher, the School Nurse, or the Vice Principal, Administration.