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One difference between New Zealand and Amnerucan schools is that most New Zealands schools do not have cafeterias. This is probably due in part to the mild New Zealand climate. New Zealand students usually bring their lunches and eat outside on the school grounds. This is possible even in the winter because of the climate. Certainly finances were another matter as cafeterias are expensive to build and operate. The size of the school is another factor. Smaller schools are less capable of maintaining cafeterias. Most New Zealand schools have snack shops where the children can buy sandwiches and other snacks. A few large high schools have cafeterias, but this is not very common. There are varied facilities where the children can eath their lunch outside. On rainy day the children may eat in their classrooms. Schools differ as to the rules during the lunch period. Many schools require the students to sit in certain areas of the school and eat their lunch. This is usually about 15 minutes. Only after this quiet period are the students allowed to play sports and games. Commonly the sports fields are off limits until this period.
