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Nutrition Policy

• As part of the healthy food eating at school, at least one piece of fresh fruit per day should be added to the child’s lunch box.

• Food from the bottom shelf of the food pyramid should be eaten at least once during the school day e.g. Bread- sandwich, scone, crackers, bread roll etc.

• Drinks such as water and diluted drinks should be actively encouraged.

• Fizzy drinks, chewing gum and crisps are not permitted in the school.

• Treats to be limited to the junior/senior infants one day per week – Friday, party days, Christmas and Easter.

• Children will be encouraged to wash their hands regularly.