In Kilbroney IPS like all schools in N.I. we promote healthy eating. In Foundation stage we provide a healthy snack for our children but from P3 upwards the children must bring their own healthy break/snack. Those taking lunches should also aim to bring a healthy lunch. See the information links below and attached.
We have noticed already that some children are bringing unhealthy snacks at breaktime. This is against school policy and isn't the best start to the day for those pupils. As a school it is our policy to promote healthy eating and therefore we would like to ask our school community to support us in this and provide healthy options for break.
Please see the following website for details and snack ideas
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/healthy-eating-children
The best between-meal snacks and drinks are those that are sugar-free.
Tooth-friendly drinks and snacks to offer between meals include:
- milk or water
- chopped fruit and vegetables, for example, apple, pear, banana, orange, carrot, peppers or cucumber
- bread or toast (preferably wholemeal or wholegrain) with a small amount of butter, margarine or a low-fat spread (without jam, honey or chocolate spread)
- plain breadsticks or plain unsalted rice cakes
- pitta bread or a plain bagel served with a small amount of butter, margarine, low-fat spread or low-fat soft cheese
- natural yoghurt or plain fromage frais – add your own fresh, frozen or tinned fruit for extra flavour
- wholegrain and unsweetened cereals (don’t add sugar to cereal)
- sandwiches with sugar-free fillings, such as tomato, banana, tuna, lean meat or egg
Thanks for your continued support of the school.
