Framework.
This policy aims to:
Help concentration and learning.
Improve overall health and well-being.
Promote dental hygiene and balanced diet.
Reduce litter.
The success of this policy will be assessed against the above aims.
The Principal and Staff Teachers, following consultation with the parents, together with the BOM, will be responsible for the implementation of this Policy.
It will be the responsibility of the Principal Teacher to co-ordinate a review of this Policy (see Time Frame).
Healthy Eating Policy.
1. Introduction.
Scoil Mochua NS has had a Healthy Eating Programme since 1997. The parents are annually sent a leaflet outlining lists of recommended foods and foods not recommended.
2. Recommended for Lunches:
Sandwich, roll, bread, crackers
Fruit, vegetables
Milk, water, fruit juice
Scones, Yoghurt, fromage frais, yoghurt drinks
3. Not Recommended for Lunches:
Fizzy drinks, sweets, bars, chocolates, crisps, popcorn, biscuits.
Nut based Products are not permitted at Scoil Mochua.
4. Implementation.
The whole staff team is familiar with the policy and is prepared to work within it.
Everyone is aware of changes that policy will make in practice.
5. Monitoring.
Positive aspects of individual lunches are highlighted in the classroom.
Contents of school lunch boxes are discussed in class.
At least two lessons will be taught a year that focus on healthy eating.
There will be a healthy eating week annually (The week preceding the mid-term break, Term One).
Parents of pupils in breach of the policy will be contacted to explain why the pupil’s lunch is at odds with the school’s policy.