Morning Snacks
Children in EYFS receive government-funded milk and fruit/veg for a morning snack. Children in Key Stage 1 receive fruit and vegetables as a morning snack. Key Stage 2 snacks should only be brought in fruit and vegetables. This promotes healthy eating and a healthy balanced diet.
Hot School Lunches and Packed Lunches
All pupils in EYFS and Key Stage 1 are eligible for a free school lunch. Children in Key Stage 2 can continue to have a hot school lunch but these must be paid for. Lunches must be ordered by 8.30 each day using Aspen's online system (link below).
Children are able to bring a packed lunch if they wish. Their lunches should include savoury food and limited chocolate and crisps.
Children should come to school with a clean bottle filled with only drinking water. We are a 'Water Only School'. The benefits of drinking water throughout the day are important to ensure healthy teeth and bodies.
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Aspen Link for Ordering Lunches |
Our Commitment to being a Water Only School
We strive to provide the healthiest environment possible for all our pupils to thrive. We therefore would like to remind you that we have joined many other schools in England in being a Water Only School.
Please help us with this by encouraging your child to only bring in water as a drink.
We have made this pledge because we are aware that schools who have adopted a water only policy, have seen pupil health, behaviour and learning improve. Children who have too much sugar or artificial sweeteners (found in sugar-free drinks) in their diet have an increased chance of experiencing tooth decay, obesity and diabetes.
We are also committed to reducing the use of single-use plastics.
Water is a great choice throughout the day as it hydrates without providing additional calories or risking harm to teeth. Please help us provide an environment for all our pupils to thrive by supporting our work.
Some helpful tips:
Have a clear, reusable water bottle to avoid spillages available for your child to take to school
Fill drink bottles with plain tap water
Help your child clean their bottle in warm, soap water and leave it to air dry upside down
Be a positive role model and continue to drink water at home.
We appreciate your help in supporting our policy and hope that you share our vision of creating the healthiest environment possible for all of our children.
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Water Only School Letter to Parents | [odt 145KB] |
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