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ecipe book launch Stormont was the venue for the launch of the new recipe book and was planned to coincide with Northern Ireland’s School Meals Week. The event was attended by Government Ministers and representatives from the school meals service. The book – ‘Stop, Look, Cook!’ – has been produced by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in partnership with the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) and the Department of <strong>Education</strong> (DE). <strong>Education</strong> Minister John O’Dowd Catering Supervisors Kathleen Elliot and Gerry McKenna Nutritional Coordinators Christine Cairnduff and Kate Carvill Chief Executive of the PHA Dr Eddie Rooney Health Minister Edwin Poots, For the last year recipes have been collected from school caterers across Northern Ireland. The recipes have been checked to ensure that they are compliant with the nutritional standards for school lunches and, if required, they were tested in schools for taste and suitability. All the recipes have been analysed using a nutritional software package with a particular focus on fat, salt and sugar. The recipe book provides approximately 280 recipes, giving schools more choice for menus. It also contains useful advice for dealing with food allergies and supplying alternative meals for multicultural pupils. parents come to lunch at fane street The Olympics came to Fane St at the end of May when we had themed Olympic day. Parents were invited to have lunch and join in the celebrations as part of the schools special theme day to celebrate the Olympics. The schools catchment area includes people from many different cultures and whom would have different dietary requirements. However the school meals staff were able to provide all types of dishes suitable for all tastes and cultures. Around 50 parents supported the event and children came dressed in sports kits as participants representing all sports in the Olympic games. Principal Stephen Orr said,“The canteen staff put great effort into ensuring that the dining room hall was suitably decorated and the food was up to the usual high standard. Pupils and parents fairly enjoyed their lunch and many of the parents were asking if they could buy some of the lovely dishes to take away. First prize must go to the school meals staff for all their effort to ensure that this was a day to remember”.
st clare’s primary school provide support to parents Families from the local community were invited to attend the Families and Schools Together Programme (FAST) at St Clare’s Primary School on Wednesday 6th June. This is an experiential eight-week curriculum to build relationships between parents and children, parents and schools, and parents and other parents within the local community in order to improve outcomes for children aged 3 to 8 who are living in poverty in the UK. The programme is run and supported by the Save the Children an organisation focussed on tackling child poverty. Save the children believe no child should be born without a chance to fulfil their potential. They deliver programmes which provide direct support to children and families in poverty, and campaign for government action to improve the life chances of the poorest children. All parents want the best for their child, no matter what their background or income may be. However, research shows that parents are unable to access the kind of community-based preventative support known to make a difference and to which they should be entitled, therefore the organization that aims to: • Improves parents’ confidence to support their children • Builds strong support networks for families in their community • Improves children’s success at school Thirty four families were involved in the scheme at St Clare’s where they worked closely with teaching staff in 3 main groups or hubs over the 8 weeks. Part of the curriculum involved a sit down meal with the family and each week 2 members of the hub took responsibility to provide a home cooked meal. Catering Supervisor, Dolores Murray was on hand to provide help and support on recipes, reheating meals and providing cookware. “Having taught this child since Year 2, I have seen huge changes in her social & emotional development” Teacher, Black Mountain P.S “I’ve noticed a big difference in her. I could hardly get her to sit still half the time. Now, she listens more when I talk and I listen more to her too.” Parent St. Bernadette’s P.S “It's brilliant to see something like this happen in the school. It's so important for the kids to see that we're taking an interest in their lives” Parent Sacred Heart P.S
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