Good Health
There are wide ranging and varying physical activities that the children can take part in each day in order to achieve health and good fitness. We also encourage a healthy diet. It is seen as acceptable to enjoy the odd treat once in a while, but a healthy and balanced diet is encouraged.
The food provided at lunchtimes is wholesome, ‘home-cooking’, prepared by our experienced school chefs. We simply do not own a deep-fat fryer and never shall! A copy of a weekly menu is available in advance for parents and is displayed through the week on the notice board by the school kitchen.
Children are also encouraged to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Contrary to the experience of many parents when they were at school, milk has not been ‘snatched’ away and is served to the children just before morning break. Children are encouraged to bring in a mid-morning snack, but this can only be fruit to encourage the consumption of ‘5-a-day’.
Living a healthy lifestyle, mentally and physically is taught as part of the Science, Physical Education and Well-being curriculum.