We are learning about food this month.  We have sorted our food, carried out experiments with food and tasted lots of fruits and vegetables.  We are also having a hot meal delivered from Grow HQ once a week for 6 weeks in school.  This is an opportunity for the school to:

1. encourage healthy eating habits and an understanding of nutrition and a balanced diet.
2. give the children an opportunity once a week to eat in a relaxed, social setting – serving each other, sharing and enjoying food together. This will develop an understanding of the social aspect of eating.
3. encourage children to try new foods together.
4. encourage an understanding of the seasonality of fruit and vegetables.
5. explore the importance of food for promoting growth, keeping healthy and providing energy.