The primary goal of Talara's Tucker Shack is to provide affordable food that is healthy and great quality for our school community. Our menu complies with the government's 'Smart Choices' healthy eating policy and any profits generated are used to directly benefit our students and the school community.
We love volunteers in the Tucker Shack. Whether it's an hour or a whole day that you can spare, we will gratefully accept all help. Please email Leonie, our Tucker Shack Manager, to find out more about helping out.
Tucker Shack Hours & Contact Details
The Tucker Shack is open 5 days a week from 8.30am to
1.35pm (1st and 2nd break) during the school term unless
advertised otherwise.
Please note that online orders close at 9am each day.
You can contact us via email or phone: talaratuckshop@gmail.com or 07 5438 3728.
Tucker Shack Menu
The Tucker Shack menu changes seasonaly and can be viewed on the Qkr! App.
Tucker Bucks
Have you seen the new menu item!?
We now have Tucker Bucks!
These are perfect for when you don't have spare change, but the kids want a treat from the tucker shack.
Tucker Bucks are available in either $2.00 or $2.50 tickets (perfect for a slushie).
There are loads of snacks and treats available for $2.00, or less.
All you need to access Tucker Bucks is a Qkr! profile / app.
Break Times
First break - main eating time - 10.55 am to 11.25 am.
Second break - afternoon snack time - 1.05 pm to 1.35 pm.
Accepted Payment Methods
Qkr! App - all lunch orders must be placed via the Qkr! App
Cash (for over-the-counter snacks, treats and drinks only)
Please note: we no longer accept cash/paper bag orders for Tucker Shack lunch orders.
Ordering / Payment System
Talara Primary College in a joint initiative with the P&C have introduced an app called Qkr! to help streamline payments across all aspects of our school. Not only can you order tuckshop and uniforms, but you can also pay for things like school camp, excursions, and Student Resources Scheme, all in one place! Download the Qkr! app today! If no luck with the app, just go here: https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store/#/home on any computer.
Our previous ordering system has been decommissioned and all users were advised to utilise their credit balances by the end of Term 1, 2021.
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Volunteers
Food preparation and serving is where the most help is needed, as many hands make light work. When you volunteer, you will typically be involved with the preparation of sandwiches, fruit salads and hot food, as required, also helping with serving at break times. Even just 30 minutes or 1 hour after school drop off or before school pick up is a huge help to the team.
Volunteers are a vital part of the Tucker Shack; it is the only way we can deliver an affordable menu.
If you would like to help in the Tucker Shack, please contact our Team – they'll be very happy to see you!
talaratuckshop@gmail.com or 07 5438 3728
Facilities
Our tiny Tucker Shack has recently undergone a wonderful upgrade, if you haven't already had look, be sure to take a peek at our newly renovated space!