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Introductory Statement
When Holy Trinity N.S was established in September 2005, the principal and class teacher sought to introduce from the very start the good practice of bringing healthy lunches to school. The policy was formulated during the first term by the teaching staff in consultation with parents and pupils.
Rationale
We believe this policy will engender in our pupil’s an awareness of the importance of maintaining a healthy and balanced diet. This can only have a positive effect on the health of our children, and have a positive impact on the each child’s ability to learn.
Healthy Eating is an important issue covered throughout the school in the various SPHE strand units:
SPHE:
- Strand Unit: Taking Care of My Body: Food and Nutrition (Curriculum J. Infants -2nd Class Making choices
It also relates to our Science curriculum
- Strand Living Things: Strand Unit: Myself: Human Life Processes (Curriculum J. Infants – 2nd Class)
Timeframe for Implementation
The policy will be fully implemented immediately following discussion with parent Association and the Board of Management.
Timeframe for Review
The policy will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Responsibility for Review
- Staff; feedback on their classroom success or otherwise. This will be discussed at a staff meeting
- Pupils will be asked to contribute to the review by
- Parents. The Parent Association will be asked to conduct a survey among parents on how best to continue the Healthy eating Policy
- The review will be co-rdinated by the principal, James Tobin
The Board of Management will discuss the policy and any recommendations will be included in the review.
Ratification and Communication
The Board of Management ratified this policy in May 06.
SPHE Food and Nutrition
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Class: Infants Strand: Myself Strand unit: Taking care of my body: Food and Nutrition |
Objectives p. 17
Become aware of the importance offood for growth and developmentFood provides energy for work and play, food helps to protect against illness, food helps us to grow Explore food preferences and their role in a balanced dietTreats, snacks, fruit, vegetables, foods that are unhealthy for some people and are not for others Discuss and explore some qualities and categories of food Fruit, vegetables, foods that can be eaten at breakfast, foods that are grown, food that comes from animals Realise the importance of good hygiene when preparing food to eat. |
| Class: First & Second Classes
Strand: Myself Strand unit: Taking care of my body: Food and Nutrition |
Objectives p. 27
Explore the importance of food forpromoting growth, keeping healthy andproviding energy.Appreciate that balance, regularity and moderation are necessary in the dietThe food pyramid, the need for a balanced diet, the importance of having an appropriate intake of liquids, food that is unhealthy for some people and is not for others Identify some of the foods that are derived from plant and animal sources. Realise & practise good hygiene when dealing with food.
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Healthy Eating Policy Guidelines:
√ Lunches can include sandwiches , crackers, bread-rolls or particular dietary breads.
√ Fillings encouraged are: meat, salad, egg, jam, cheese, fish .
√ Yogurts are allowed
√ Pieces of fruit or vegetables are also encouraged.
√ Drinks may include water, milk, juices. No fizzy drinks are allowed.
√ Chewing-gum is not allowed in school.
√ Sweets, chocolate and biscuits are not allowed. However the pupils are allowed to bring 1 treat on Fridays which may be consumed after ‘big-lunch’.
√ The Parent Association organise a ‘fruit salad for all children at 10.30 a.m each Friday.
√ Each September particular emphasis is placed on healthy food. Children are reminded of the policy and encouraged to participate fully eah and every day.
