Fruit Breaks at St Mochulla's NS Tulla Co. Clare
"The fruit break in St.
Mochulla’s has been one of the success stories of the year. Red Branch
visited the school last year and carried out a survey on the leisure and
lifestyle habits of the children. The replies were collated and presented
to staff and parents. One suggestion made was the introduction of a
“fruit break” where the children eat a piece of fresh fruit in class
each day. Next on board was the Parents Association who sourced and costed
the fruit.
We are now heading into our 10th week of the fruit break in operation. So
far it has been a huge success. Perhaps the only negative is the purchase
of a third compost bin to accommodate all of the fruit skins, apple cores
etc. Nevertheless to have 234 children and staff eating a piece of fresh
fruit every day – and enjoying the activity, is all to the good."
Brian
Torpey
Principal
St Mochulla's NS
Tulla
Co. Clare
The following
comments are from the children of St Mochulla's:
“We
are learning and eating something healthy at the same time”…..Lisa
“Your
mum’s and dad’s don’t have to go buy fruit in the shop every
day”….Sophia
“Encourages
the children to eat fruit because when their friends do it, they
will”…..Lisa
“I
just can’t wait for 6th class to bring around the fruit every day”
…..Eimear
“It
gives us one of the five portions of fruit”………Ailbhe
“Fruit
is a very important food group for helping your brain to work at its
best”. Cormac
“It
helps you to keep fit”….Evan
“It’s
a good way of getting us to eat healthier”….Ciara
“The
fruit is nice and juicy”….Luke
