Kai and daily meals

Healthy, familiar kai to support busy days of play and learning.

Highfield Haven provides regular kai times through the day, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack. The menu below gives families a clear picture of the four-week cycle children may be offered.

What parents can expect

Meals and snacks that feel balanced, practical, and child-friendly.

The menu includes simple favourites, warm cooked lunches, fruit, and familiar snacks. The team also caters for dietary needs, allergies, and preferences as part of everyday care.

Dietary needs, food allergies, and preferences are catered for day to day.
Any menu variations are communicated on the daily menu board.

Week 1

Day	Morning tea	Lunch	Afternoon tea	Late snack
Monday	Cheese, crackers and fruit	Sandwich selection	Muffins and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Tuesday	Muesli, yoghurt and fruit	Thai beef noodles	Cake and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Wednesday	Pancakes and fruit	Chicken rice risotto	Cheese toasties and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Thursday	Bean dip, carrots, pitta bread and fruit	Lamb bolognaise	Savoury scones and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Friday	Muffins and fruit	Veggie rice	Cheese and Vegemite sandwiches with fruit	Leftover afternoon tea

Week 2

Day	Morning tea	Lunch	Afternoon tea	Late snack
Monday	Smoothies, biscuits and fruit	Lamb lasagne	Muffins and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Tuesday	Bean dip, carrots, pitta bread and fruit	Butter chicken and rice	Cake and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Wednesday	Cheese, rice cakes and fruit	Veggie bolognaise	Hummus, carrots, pittas and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Thursday	Cheese scones and fruit	Thai beef noodles	Cheese and crackers with fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Friday	Muesli, yoghurt and fruit	Veggie risotto	Weet-Bix slices and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea

Week 3

Day	Morning tea	Lunch	Afternoon tea	Late snack
Monday	Hummus, carrots, pitta bread and fruit	Veggie fried rice	Cake and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Tuesday	Muffins and fruit	Cottage pie	Chocolate biscuits and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Wednesday	Savoury scones and fruit	Lamb ragu	Oatie Weet-Bix slices and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Thursday	Yoghurt, pancakes and fruit	Chicken noodles	Bean dip, carrots, pitta bread and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Friday	Cheese, crackers and fruit	Sandwich selection	Bliss balls and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea

Week 4

Day	Morning tea	Lunch	Afternoon tea	Late snack
Monday	Cheese, rice cakes and fruit	Tomato veggie pasta	Vegemite sandwiches and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Tuesday	Smoothies and fruit	Butter chicken and rice	Cake and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Wednesday	Pizza scones and fruit	Thai lamb noodles	Cake and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Thursday	Muffins and fruit	Mac and cheese	Hummus, carrots, pitta bread and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea
Friday	Pancakes and fruit	Veggie fried rice	Chocolate chip biscuits and fruit	Leftover afternoon tea