International School Meals Day was a huge success at Underbank Primary School. Their Pupil Council carried out a survey to find out what everyone’s favourite meals were and then the top three meals were served for ISMD. As the school says: ‘School meals fuel learning.;’
North Yorkshire Education Services participated in ISMD by having a healthy celebration, baking some delicious muffins.
In the week of International School Meals Day, I didn’t think that I would have to stand in the House of Commons and argue that children from low-income working households need access to free school meals. This comes after the Conservative Government at Westminster consulted on introducing a £7,400 cliff-edge for families on Universal Credit,...
Pupils at Washingborough Academy discussed and drew their favourite meals which they share with their families and eat at school.
A dish and spoon are not usually the first things that come to mind when thinking about the contents of a typical schoolbag. But for the children of Som Rong primary school in Siem Reap, Cambodia, a dish and spoon take pride of place every day beside their books and stationary. Each morning they line...
Sohaimen is a 13 year-old boy from the Philippines. He says his picture shows that nutritious food should be on every family’s table, so that children could achieve their career dreams.
By Children in Scotland International School Meals Day (ISMD) aims to encourage young people around the world, with support from their teachers, to connect and talk to each other about the food they eat and the role it plays in their lives. First held in 2013, the day raises awareness of healthy eating and good...
The pupils at St. Anthony’s celebrated International School Meals Day with an international menu, created by the Health Heroes in the school. What would your dream healthy eating menu look like?
St. Mary’s Prep in England is very lucky to offer a wide range of healthy food to its pupils (and staff!). Their International School Meals Day menu included shepherds pie using organic lamb and apple and blackcurrant crumble!
Scotland has been a beacon of inspiration across the world for its work in encouraging our children and young people to make better food and drink choices. As we celebrate International School Meals Day 2018, I am delighted to see so many contributions from Scotland to this year’s international cookbook competition. I am proud that...