Dear Parents and Carers,

 

This is a gentle reminder that children are welcome to bring fruit or vegetables to enjoy at playtime as a healthy snack. For children in Reception and Key Stage 1, these are already provided by school.

 

We have noticed that some children are bringing crisps, chocolate bars, cakes and similar snacks into school for playtime. Please can we kindly ask that these are not provided as a playtime snack. Along with being less healthy, the packaging from these items has led to an increase in litter around school, making our outside areas less safe and enjoyable for play.

 

Please send chopped fruit or vegetables in a named container and remind your child to return the container to their bag once they have finished eating.

 

We encourage children to drink water rather than squash or other fruit juices. We have cool water dispensers for children to fill up their water bottles when needed.

 

Thank you for your support in keeping playtimes healthy and our school grounds safe and tidy.

 

We would also like to remind you that we are a nut free school. Snacks containing nuts are not allowed in school.

 

Thank you as always for your support and co-operation.

Phase leaders