Birthday treats

Following last week’s newsletter about our commitment to being a Healthy School and our approach to birthday treats, we’ve had a few families ask for more ideas for alternatives to sweets and chocolate. Thank you for supporting us with this — we really appreciate your help in promoting healthy habits for all children. 

If your child would still like to share something with their class to celebrate their birthday, here are some non-food and healthier celebration ideas that children really enjoy:

Non-food ideas

• Stickers or sticker sheets

• Colouring sheets or small activity packs

• Pencils, erasers, or fun stationery

• Bookmarks

• Small bubbles

• Temporary tattoos

• Mini puzzle sheets or word searches

Healthier food ideas (if you prefer to bring something edible)

• Fresh fruit kebabs or portions (e.g. satsumas, apple slices, grapes in small bags) 

• Raisin boxes or dried fruit snack packs

• Plain popcorn (individually portioned)

Some families may want to choose a non-treat option, such as donating a book to the class or selecting a small game for wet playtime, which can be a lovely way to mark the occasion. 

Thank you again for helping us support a healthy environment for all our pupils while still making birthdays feel special and celebrated.