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"Pam Schepers has been employed at Eaglehawk Secondary College
for over ten years in the capacity as Canteen Manager. Our
College caters for over 600 secondary school students and
is located in a low socio-economic area as a suburb of Bendigo.
As a school, we are fortunate to have Pam Schepers. Pam is
very conscious of the students' dietary needs and wants and
has embraced the latest trend towards serving healthy food
as a measure to fight obesity in students.
"On many days, Pam is short of canteen helpers or parent
volunteers and will "gladly" soldier on by herself. This is
an immense task considering the school size.
"Our canteen menu has evolved over the years, however
there has always been a focus on healthy food choices and
in conjunction with our school nurse and the college welfare
committee, Pam has been able to provide food that is consistent
with the education department's guidelines on what students
should eat.
"On many occasions, Pam has provided help and advice
to several of the local Bendigo schools in the areas of menu
choices, food plans required for the local council and health
and safety issues. On occasions, she can be seen helping serve
in other canteens on our own pupil free days.
"... Whether it is hearty pumpkin soup or a baked potato
with sour cream in winter to a chicken satay wrap in summer,
Pam is always aware of the need to regularly change the range
of foods offered.
"On occasions, Pam has been known to cook something
'special' for a staff member who has needed cheering up due
to a family or health crisis.
"She is a very caring person who has received little
acknowledgement for her tireless efforts over the years and
her commitment to the enterprise of education."
- Glen Knight, Business Manager
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