Healthy Lunch Policy

Aim:

The aim of this policy is to ensure children eat a healthy, well-balanced lunch, thus promoting a healthy lifestyle. By encouraging healthy eating patterns we educate children for later life.

Objectives:

• Each day should start with a healthy breakfast
• Enjoy healthy meals and snacks
• Enjoy treats in moderation
• As so much of the day is spent at school it is important to obtain 1/3 of your daily nutrients during school time
• For pupils to understand the following benefits of healthy eating
  • Energy for sports and other activities
  • Concentration for school
  • Shiny hair and clear skin
  • Strong immune system to fight off illness
  • Protect your teeth from tooth decay

Foods Allowed

• Sandwich/Roll/Wrap/Crackers/Scone/Pitta with healthy fillings
• Fruit
• Raw vegetables
• Yogurts
• Raisin
• Cheese Snacks
• Water, Milk or Pure Fruit Juice
• Tea is served from Junior Infants to 1st Class

Foods Not Allowed

• Chocolate Spread
• Sweets
• Crisps
• Chocolate
• Chewing Gum
• Fizzy Drinks
• Sport, Energy & High Sugar Drinks
• Cakes & Biscuits
• Cereal Bars & Nuts

If children bring sweets, chocolate, fizzy drinks, etc. to school they will not be allowed to eat them while in school and the attached note will be send home in their lunch box.

Friday Treat

On Fridays a small treat, i.e. a mini chocolate bar, 2 biscuits or similar, can be included in your child's lunch box.