Pupils at Westbury Leigh Church of England Primary School in Wiltshire learnt about the importance of healthy eating during Healthy Schools week.
“Food is an inspiring vehicle for learning and is incorporated into the curriculum in many subjects such as history and learning about the types of food people, such as the Anglo Saxons, used to eat,” said Mrs Debbie Grimsey Head teacher. “We learn about climate and the conditions needed to grow food, as well as where food comes from and considering the impact of food miles.
“Children get to prepare their own food in DT and learn how their bodies process food in science – they love learning about this and are passionate about helping to conserve our planet as well as staying healthy.”
Children in Year 1 and 2 helped Mrs Plows, the Love Leigh Diner Catering Manager, to develop a truly original menu for the week. “I really enjoy working directly with the children, listening to their ideas,” said Mrs Plows. “Encouraging interest in healthy eating is essential and so important as it helps children maintain concentration and energy levels as well as supporting children’s growth and development for the future.
“All our meals are made here at school from local produce and suppliers. I enjoy getting children to try new foods which will tickle their taste buds!”
Noa from Reception Class said, “I liked the Baboti – it was like sweet lasagna but I wasn’t sure about the topping.”
Issy also from Reception, added, “I really liked the Piri Piri Chicken. It tasted like chicken with curry on it.”
Ms Anna Stevenson, who organised the week with Mrs Helen Plows, explained, “We really try to promote healthy lifestyles as part of our PSHE curriculum, so it is great when our catering team are able to support this and inspire children to eat things they might not normally come across. Certainly the children in our school were really proud to share their culture as part of this.”