Changes in Store to The

CHANGES IN STORE TO THE

TUCK SHOP

At a Class Reps. Meeting on Wednesday 30th Aug schools ‘Healthy Eating Boss’ Ms. Gloria MacDougall discussed possible improvements to the tuck shop.

Ms. MacDougall told the group that changes to rules and a need to improve diet and exercise levels would mean that we must start looking for healthier options.

She told the class reps about the huge quantities of fat and sugar that were contained in fizzy drinks such as cola and fanta and showed the actual quantities of sugar (5kg) and fat (4 kg) that consuming 2 cans of juice daily would add to your body.

These are on display in the cabinet

beside the tuck shop

She even said that coke is used in

some places as a lavy cleaner!!

In a discussion that followed quite a few pupils were unhappy that they had such a poor choice of ‘unhealthy’ drinks and snacks at break time and the younger pupils were surprised at the change in tuck compared to their ‘healthier options’ in primary.

The reps divided into 4 groups and each produced a list of possible healthier options

Flavoured water

Fruit Juice

Dried Fruit

Fruit

Cereal Bars

Yoghurts

Cheese & Crackers

Milkshakes

Yoghurt Peanuts

Nutrigrain

Milk

Innocent Smoothies

Yoghurt Drinks

Sandwiches

Filled Wholemeal Rolls

Salads

Low Salt Crisps

Bread Sticks

Plain Popcorn

‘Scoop’ products

Biscuits

Vegetables

Nut Mixes

Vitality Drinks

Water

Secondary 6 – who ‘run’ the tuck shop were very active in suggesting ideas for improvement.

Sandwich, roll and fruit portions might be

prepared by those in S6 with appropriate hygiene certification.

Suggestions for materials to assist in providing healthier choices was prepared

These included

Larger larder fridge

Cutting boards

Plastic Cutlery

Smoothie Maker

Mr. Stove is to apply for these and find out prices.

Ms. MacDougall is to

meet again with class

reps on Friday 8th Sept

at 2pm.

 Plan a time/way of introducing healthier options

 Making a more detailed list to prepare for ordering healthier options – maybe explore links with the new Co-op

 Looking at involving others in the plan such as teachers, canteen staff, parents

 Discussing if S6 can become

more involved in ordering and

making foods – running the

T.S. like their own business?

Before that you

Who Me??

Yes You….

Will have a class rep attending the meeting.

If you have a positive suggestion to make regarding anything above then make sure your views are known.