A newly refurbished canteen has opened at a school in Forest Lake, providing students with a refreshed food service space and a varied menu for daily use.
Forest Lake Canteen Upgrade Now In Use
Students at a Forest Lake high school are now using a refurbished canteen that opened in the first week of term earlier this year. The upgraded facility marked the completion of a project that had been a long-standing priority, particularly for canteen staff.
The redevelopment focused on improving the working environment behind the counter, where staff manage high demand during peak periods. The updated layout provides a more functional space to support daily operations during busy lunch breaks.
Menu Brings Familiar Favourites And Variety
The Forest Lake canteen offers a range of food options across the week, with a rotating schedule that includes items such as sausage sizzles, tacos and loaded nachos. Daily offerings also include burrito bowls, meatball subs, fried rice and roast vegetable wraps.
Students can choose from wraps and sandwiches, with fillings such as tuna, chicken, or egg and lettuce. Lighter options including fruit, yoghurt, salad cups and salad trays are available alongside hot foods such as noodles, pizza and potato wedges.
Lower-cost items are available on the menu, including loaded nachos priced at $6.50. The menu has also been revised to meet the Smart Choices Healthy Food and Drink Strategy, which encourages balanced food and drink choices for students.
Space Supports Daily School Use In Forest Lake
The refurbished Forest Lake canteen provides a more practical space for staff while serving students during the school day. The improved layout supports food preparation and service during high-demand periods, with students able to access meals between classes.
Students have already begun using the space regularly, with many contributing suggestions for menu updates during the early weeks of operation.
Opening Attended By School And Community Members
The official opening was attended by senior students, school leadership and members of the parent-led association. Ms Margie Nightingale also attended the opening and noted the role of the upgraded space in improving access to food and supporting working conditions for staff.
The canteen upgrade has been supported by the school’s parent-led association, which continues to assist with operations as the new facility becomes part of the school routine. A casual retail assistant role has also been advertised to support both the canteen and the uniform shop.
Earlier updates during construction showed anticipation within the school as the project progressed.
Published 22-Apr-2026
