Canteen

Murmellius is unique, among other things, because the canteen is not outsourced to third parties but is run entirely by parents. The canteen is open every school day from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. At 12:30 PM, two volunteers arrive to set everything up for the students. We are usually finished around 1:45 PM, and everything is back in the cupboards and refrigerator. The canteen is run by enthusiastic parents and grandparents from all over North Holland, sometimes assisted by a student from the 4th or 5th grade. It does not require much of your time, about 1.5 hours at a time, and you can indicate yourself how often and on which days you are available. The canteen team does this alongside their part-time or full-time jobs. The assortment is diverse, tasty, and healthy. In addition to the inevitable sweets, there is also a wide selection of fresh sandwiches and toasted sandwiches. The pricing is competitive, as the idea behind it is to offer students a place where they can buy things without having to leave the school grounds. It is not our intention to make a profit! Once a year, a canteen meeting is convened to get to know each other, but also to discuss the state of affairs. Besides being useful, this is also enjoyable. We try to conclude the school year with a fun outing. The benefits of our unique canteen system:

• Choose the day that suits you best;

• Involvement with your high school student;

• It is flexible: swapping with each other is always possible.

If you are interested in volunteering as a canteen parent or would like further information, please contact Jaap Groen, Chairman, at kantine@murmellius.nl . Alternatively, use the attached form. We do this together for the benefit of your child as well. Stay involved with your secondary school student; extra people are always needed, so don't hesitate!