Our Food Expectations
Some of the new friends you make here may have serious allergies to certain foods. To help maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle we ask that you follow these rules.
Please do not bring in:
∙ Nut products food items, such as cereal bars with nuts
∙ Peanut butter, Nutella, or other nut spreads in sandwiches
∙ Celebratory food items unless they are to be shared with the whole class (in which case the class teacher will distribute them)
∙ Fizzy drinks, sweets, or chewing gum
There are lots of other food items which we would love for you to bring in, to help you grow healthy, strong and happy;
∙ A full water bottle for you to drink during the day
∙ A balanced lunch including protein and calcium to help you grow from meat, cheese, or fish
∙ Carbohydrates for slow release energy to keep you going, from bread, pasta or rice
∙ Fruit and vegetables for vitamins
∙ Fruit juice or squash is allowed at lunchtime
∙ A small amount of fats and sugars from crisps, and one portion of a treat such as chocolate, biscuits, or cake
At the academy we also recognise the importance of maintaining good health and hygiene practices these include;
∙ Washing your hands before and after meals
∙ Being aware of what you eat and how it may affect yourself or others