We are please to offer a Health and Nutrition Program which consists of snacks each day and hot lunch on In-Service Days.
This is made possible by a grant from First West Foundation and donations from Sutherland's Bakery, Real Canadian Superstore and Village Cheese.
The children will learn;
This is made possible by a grant from First West Foundation and donations from Sutherland's Bakery, Real Canadian Superstore and Village Cheese.
The children will learn;
- about their bodies and how food choices contribute to their lifelong well-being
- how to make healthy choices from the four food groups as well as, the importance of eating 2 healthy snacks per day (consisting of at least two food groups) and 3 meals per day (consisting of at least three food groups)
- about whole foods and how can we use them & enjoy eating them
- where food comes from, the journey from field to table and the 100 mile diet
- about the importance of eating whole foods
- positive social skills at meal times
- how to menu plan
- how to preserve foods
- how to work within a budget and stretch grocery dollars
- safe handling and storage of foods
- cooking and baking skills
