Healthy School Lunches: Fueling Young Minds for Success

A nutritious lunch is essential for helping primary school students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Providing balanced meals packed with essential nutrients supports children’s growth and development while also fostering lifelong healthy eating habits. Here are some simple yet effective ways to ensure your child’s lunch is both delicious and nutritious.

1. Prioritize Whole Foods: Opt for fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Processed foods often contain excessive sugar, sodium, and unhealthy fats, which can lead to sluggishness and difficulty concentrating.

2. Include a Variety of Food Groups: A well-balanced lunch should contain proteins (chicken, eggs, beans), carbohydrates (whole wheat bread, brown rice), healthy fats (avocados, nuts), and vitamins and minerals from fresh produce. A colorful lunchbox is often a nutritious one!

3. Make Hydration a Priority: Water is the best beverage for keeping kids hydrated throughout the school day. Encourage them to carry a reusable water bottle, we prefer that students only have water at our school.

4. Pack Smart Snacks: Nutritious snacks like yogurt, cheese sticks, hummus with whole-grain crackers, or sliced fruits can provide an energy boost without unnecessary additives. Remember, our school eats brain food at 10 a.m. This snack should be fruits or vegetables to help keep students energized and focused.

5. Get Kids Involved: When children help prepare their lunches, they are more likely to eat and enjoy them. Let them pick healthy options and assist in assembling their meals.

** Please remember if you are ordering your child a lunch order you still need to provide the brain food and recess snack on that day.

By making small, intentional choices, we can ensure our students have the fuel they need to thrive academically and physically. A healthy lunch isn’t just a meal—it’s a step toward lifelong well-being!

HEALTHY EATING:

Fresh fruit (no yoghurt) and vegetables are eaten as ‘brain food’ at 10.00a.m. everyday. Please ensure that students are provided with a healthy morning snack for the 11.00a.m. break as well as a healthy lunch for 1.10p.m. Lunch orders are available on Monday, Thursday and Friday. We have NUDE FOOD everyday so please send lunch boxes with NO food packaging each day.

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