A number of primary schools in County Wexford have been presented with certificates for developing and implementing healthy lunch policies.

Representatives from each of the 103 primary schools, along with members of the National Parents Council County Executive, were invited to an Information Evening on the 29^th May 2002, where they were presented with their certificates.

The certificates were presented as part of the Munch & Crunch Healthy Lunch Project. A total of  85 schools are participating in this project, including more than 80% of primary schools in Co. Wexford.

The project encourages schools to develop policies which promote school lunches that include fruit and /or vegetables and dairy products but are low in fat and sugar.

Representatives of 30 schools were presented with certificates by Con Pierce, General Manager, Wexford Community Care.

Dr. Ann Marie Tully, Dietitian with National Dairy Council, spoke on healthy eating for children.

The evening was organised by the Health Promotion Department, South Eastern Health Board, in conjunction with the National Dairy Council.

“This is the first time such an information evening has been held in Co. Wexford,” said Susan Higgins, Dietician Manager Community, South Eastern Health Board. “It ties in with National Healthy Eating Week (26 May- 1 June) which this year is promoting More Fruit and Veg Everyday. We hope that teachers and principals will find it beneficial when it comes to passing on information to children about healthy eating.” 

Pictured at the Information Evening where primary school representatives were presented with their healthy lunch policy certificates were, front row (l to r):

Dr. Ann Marie Tully, National Dairy Council; Susan Higgins, Dietitian Manager, South Eastern Health Board; Frances Whelan, Health Promotion Officer, SEHB.

Back Row: Elma Sutton, School Principal; Brian McMahon, School Principal; Anne Neville, Senior Health Promotion Officer, SEHB; Con Pierce, General Manager, Wexford Community Care; Deirdre Howlin, Senior Community Dietitian.

Primary school representatives from County Wexford pictured receiving their certificates for implementing and developing healthy lunch policies in their schools.