Packed lunch guidance
Dear Parents,
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School follows the government’s guidelines on healthy eating and this applies to packed lunches.
How you can support the new standards.
The food children eats plays a vital role in their growth, development, behaviour and energy levels – which is why we are making all food in school healthier and more nutritious. We would like parents/carers to support us in promoting healthy eating by choosing one item from each column:-
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Sandwich |
Piece of fruit |
Yogurt |
One biscuit |
Water |
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Wrap/Pitta bread
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Raw vegetables/salad |
Small portion of cheese e.g. Babybel |
Crisps |
Low sugar cordial |
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Pasta salad
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Dried fruit e.g. raisins |
Low sugar desserts. e.g. jelly, custard, rice pudding |
Flap jack |
Pure fruit juice |
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Rice dish |
Bag of mixed fruit |
Crackers |
Small piece of cake or bun |
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Potato salad |
Smoothie |
Breadsticks |
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We would encourage parents not to send any of the following items:-
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Fizzy drinks, sweets, cold takeaway meals |
An example of a healthy packed lunch:-
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Pasta salad |
Raw vegetables |
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Yogurt |
A packet of crisps |
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A carton of orange juice |
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