Did you know?
Research has shown that Barnsley children are amongst the most unhealthy children in the UK, with more children referred to nutritionalist due to obesity.
This is due mainly to the fact that computerised games and TV have replaced the good ol' outdoors and high fat/sugar fast foods are more widely consumed than ever.
Its a shame.
At Thurlstone we are determined to make our children an exception by providing a healthy, balanced meal for those who have school dinners, a healthy tuck-shop for playtime snacking and to encourage children to make healthy lunch box choices.
Healthy shouldn't mean boring!
Top tips for a healthy lunch box.
Give brown bread a try!
- It's loads better for you than white because it's full of fibre, which your digestive system loves! If you hate brown bread, give 'Best of Both' by Hovis a go. It tastes like white, but has added fibre.
Drink water.
- It's great for your body, skin and brain. If you're not keen on the taste try the lightly flavoured mineral waters available. Give fizzy drinks the shove, or at least cut down...they rot teeth if drank in excess.
Eat loads of fruit and vegetables.
- You should aim to eat five portions each day. Fresh is best but fruit bars are good too!
Have pasta salad in your lunch box instead of sandwiches.
- It's high in carbohydrates, which gives you the energy to tackle the rest of the school day. It makes a tasty change so check out the recipe below.
If you're going to have chips...
- have the big fat ones...there's more potato and less fat!
Love pizza?
- Why not add some fresh mushrooms, peppers or onions. Nice and healthy!
Love chocolate?
- It's fine in a lunch box every now and then - but try to avoid it too often as it's a stimulant and can make some children 'hyper'!
Pasta Recipe
Brown Pasta Salad
Mix together the following:
- diced apple
- raisins
- brown pasta
- diced chicken breast
- sweetcorn
- a blob of salad cream, mayonnaise or salad dressing
- If you're feeling adventurous add a pinch of curry powder...yum, yum!!
Is your dinner time group the healthiest?
All you have to do is eat a healthy, balanced meal and the lovely Mrs Booth will give your group a Healthy Choice sticker!
If your group has the most, you become Healthy Eaters of the Week!
Pop an apple in your lunch box, choose a yogurt for a change or try a bit of salad with your dinner! Go on, it won't hurt....promise!
TUCK SHOP
Year 5 and 6 children do a great job organising Tuck shop! They work hard to keep sales accounts and even arrange supplies with our catering staff!
New products will soon be available - lots of Fairtrade goodies!
School Meals
Chrissy is the best school cook in the history of school cooks!
Well that what we think anyway! Not only does she cook gorgeous tasty balanced meals (which the staff enjoy too!) but she goes to great lengths to use the best produce (local too!) available.
There is always jacket potatoes, fruit, yoghurts and salad bar to choose from!
IT'S ALL GORGEOUS!!
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Chrissy and Michelle serving piping hot highly delicious food. |
The food is always totally gorgeous! |
The older children serve food at the salad bar. |
These children are enjoying the 'Special Table' which comprises of a fancy table cloth, smart cutlery, flower arrangements and glass tumblers. |
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We believe that meal times should be special and social times. The older children are encouraged to 'look after' the younger children and model good behaviour and table manners at all times. |
FOOD ROADSHOW
WHAT A GREAT TIME CLASS 4 HAD WITH CHEF OMAR PAL!
They watched as Omar prepared fresh Seabass and chicken, then got to sample them with a selection of vegetables.
The children enjoyed the experience, although the beheading of the fish made a few wince!!
It was great to see so many children enjoying new tastes.
Lets hope this has a lasting effects.
Drug and alchol-related health issues.
As we all know, there's far more to being healthy than eating a healthy diet. Developing a healthy and informed attitude towards drugs and alcohol is vital if you and your child are to stay safe. The Department for Education and Skills have issued an extremely helpful booklet called How to deal with drugs and alcohol.
We asked them to sent us multiple copies but they wouldn't(!!) so here's some information from the AT A GLANCE section.
Most young people come into contact with alcohol at some point as they grow older. They might hear very mixed messages about them- from their friends, family and the media. As a parent, you might be more likely to worry about them getting involved in drugs. But studies show that alcohol misuse is more common.
- Taking drugs isn't part of daily life for most young people. For those who do take illegal drugs, it's often just a passing phase.
- Young people take drugs in different ways and for different reasons. Some will only experiment, but a few might misuse drugs regularly and develop a problem.
- It's often difficult for children to realise that alcohol can be dangerous, because they see it all around them - perhaps at home. But it can be particularly dangerous for young people.
- By getting to know the risks involved inusing drugs and alcohol, you are in a better position to talk to your child about them and help them stay safe.
- It's important your child knows what the law says about drugs and alcohol - and why it says it - so that they don't develop drug and alcohol misuse problems or get in trouble with the police.
- Because you are a role model to your child, you can influence how they see alcohol and drugs. Take time to talk to them about both. You'll know when the time is right, but it's a good idea to start with the basics when your child is in primary school.
- If you think your child has a problem with alcohol or drugs, it's important to get help.
- DID YOU KNOW? Studies show that alcohol misuse is more common than drug misuse.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
The Talk to Frank website offers free and confidential advice about drugs 24 hours a day - there's also a helpline. You can visit it by clicking here or clicking the "Frank" logo link on the left. The site will open in a new window.
Please note that although www.talktofrank.com is a very useful website, we're not in any way connected with them we and cannot be held responsible for any of their content.
Alcohol Concern offers general information about alcohol and their website can be found at www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
