Our academy are enjoying being part of this journey, although they are concerned that the number of pupils buying snacks from the dining hall at break time has reduced drastically since the transition has phased out the unhealthier options. have made significant healthy changes, especially to the tuck sold at break time. Although we know we are “We doing the right thing for the pupils we are concerned about the decrease in snacks sold at break time as some pupils are resistant to making healthier choices” (K.Stevens, Cook in charge). After discussion with Karen (cook in charge), we have arranged a meeting with a local food company who works with a local secondary academy to give us some ideas and inspiration on what else we can offer. The chefs will also be going into each class with a tasting platter of healthy foods that are available at break time so the pupils can taste them or try something new. What will you do next? We will continue to follow our 3-year action plan whilst evaluating and adjusting our aims as necessary. We will consolidate the positive food changes within the academy during the week’ in July. This will allow the ‘wellness pupils to plan, prepare and cook healthy snacks and meals. All pupils will also be given an a rainbow’ chart to ‘eat encourage pupils to eat fruit and veg at academy and at home. Certificates will be awarded for this. It is important we are consistent with our approach and engrain lifestyles’ in the day-to-day life of our ‘healthy academy. We are excited about what the future holds for Newquay Junior Academy, we aspire to be a leading academy for in schools’. ‘food
Our academy are enjoying being part of this journey, although they are concerned that the number of pupils buying snacks from the dining hall at break time has reduced drastically since the transition has phased out the unhealthier options. “We have made significant healthy changes, especially to the tuck sold at break time. Although we know we are doing the right thing for the pupils we are concerned about the decrease in snacks sold at break time as some pupils are resistant to making healthier choices” (K.Stevens, Cook in charge). After discussion with Karen (cook in charge), we have arranged a meeting with a local food company who works with a local secondary academy to give us some ideas and inspiration on what else we can offer. The chefs will also be going into each class with a tasting platter of healthy foods that are available at break time so the pupils can taste them or try something new. What will you do next? We will continue to follow our 3-year action plan whilst evaluating and adjusting our aims as necessary. We will consolidate the positive food changes within the academy during the ‘wellness week’ in July. This will allow the pupils to plan, prepare and cook healthy snacks and meals. All pupils will also be given an ‘eat a rainbow’ chart to encourage pupils to eat fruit and veg at academy and at home. Certificates will be awarded for this. It is important we are consistent with our approach and engrain ‘healthy lifestyles’ in the day-to-day life of our academy. We are excited about what the future holds for Newquay Junior Academy, we aspire to be a leading academy for ‘food in schools’.
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