Healthy School Lunches Policy
The Board of Management has sanctioned this updated policy.
• Each child is expected to bring in a healthy lunch every day.
• On Friday, one small treat is allowed in addition to the usual healthy lunch.
• High sugar foods eg. Cereal bars and yoghurts with chocolate pieces are considered treats.
• Lunches should consist of substantial, nutritious and healthy food such as sandwiches/wraps/rolls, fruit and raw vegetables, yoghurt etc. Scones, crackers, popcorn, plain buns/cakes and biscuits are acceptable along with their lunches.
• Children have to eat their lunch before going out to play and are given sufficient time to do so.
• We ask children to bring home leftovers and wrappers, so that you can see what is being eaten and to minimise rubbish in line with our Green Schools Project.
• Children will be asked to keep any food which does not comply with the Healthy Lunch Policy for consumption after school.
• It is beneficial to your child’s health and learning not to consume sweets/fizzy drinks etc in the morning before school.
• The pupil’s ability to concentrate and learn is directly affected by diet. Good eating habits in childhood will last them the rest of their lives.
NOT ALLOWED:
Chewing gum and fizzy drinks are not allowed in the school grounds at any time.
This Safety Audit was drawn up by staff member Mary Doyle and BOM representative Aidan Doyle of Ballycanew N.S. and approved by the Board of Management of the school on 4th November 2010.