Health and Safety: Healthy Food Guidelines and Catering

Health and Safety: Healthy Food Guidelines and Catering

OVERVIEW

In line with our School Mission, AISHK supports and promotes a healthy eating policy and are aligned with recommendations from the Hong Kong Department of Health (Eat Smart at School Campaign) and the Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents. These guidelines are aimed at both Primary and Secondary students and have the following objectives;
  1. Achieving energy balance;
  2. Increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables;
  3. Limiting the intake of total fats, particularly saturated fats;
  4. Limiting the intake of free sugar;
  5. Limiting the intake of salt.
The school supports and encourages healthy eating and good nutrition through its curriculum, as a part of the PDHPE program, with promotion and encouragement of being physically active and eating a healthy diet and by providing students with practical learning experience about making healthy food choices that reinforce classroom teaching on nutrition and physical activity.

There is a well-developed active program of physical education, fitness and sport throughout the grades and as a part of the culture of the school. AISHK, through its caterers, encourages and promotes healthy eating of the five food groups by providing a wide range of these foods as the main choices on the menu for lunch each day. Healthy food choices are promoted as tasty, fresh and good value choices and are presented in attractive and interesting ways.

CATERING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

Fairs, Mufti Days and special events provide opportunities for fundraising and special celebrations. These eventswill have “red food” items available (see Food Services section on next page). Rewards for class activities will not focus solely on food as a reward. The school will monitor and limit these events to infrequent occurrences. AISHK acknowledges that children may bring cupcakes or similar treats to share with classmates on birthday occasions.

Parents are encouraged to limit the size of these and to source healthy alternatives where possible. AISHK recognises that food is for celebration as well as for nutrition. Students are encouraged to make healthy choices whenever possible.

ONSITE OUTLETS

AISHK, as an R-12 school, has a range of catering and food outlet facilities which cater for the different ages within our School. No food items prepared at the School contain MSG.

The Cafeteria is available to P-12 students and generally serves three meal choices per day for Primary and four choices for Secondary. Parents are able to pre-order for Primary students whilst Secondary students can select and purchase choices themselves on the day. Menus are advertised on a tri-monthly basis designed mainly to include the GREEN and AMBER food groups. RED food group choices are limited.

The Norfolk Road Café which sells hot and cold beverages, coffees, wraps, sandwiches and other snacks is essentially only available for Secondary students, staff and parents. There are bakery items available at this outlet. These items will also have a healthier option, where possible. Primary students may only purchase from this venue under parent/guardian supervision, after school.

PACKED LUNCHES

Students can bring a packed lunch from home, which we recommend is stored in a thermal lunch box or has a frozen drink to keep it cool in summer. We do not have reheating facilities. A drink at both lunch and morning recess is encouraged for students, particularly in hot weather. Containers must be watertight. No glass or canned drinks are allowed for safety reasons. Lollies and sticky foods must not be brought to school. Chewing gum is banned at AISHK.

Primary students must eat their lunch either in the designated area with a supervising teacher or under supervision in the cafeteria if they have ordered a hot lunch. Students are dismissed and go down to the field to play after they have eaten their lunch. At lunch playing time, students from Years 3-6 can access the Tuckshop for snack items.
These foods should form the basis of your diet. So, fill up on them. The eating of these foods is encouraged and promoted.
Best eaten in moderation. These foods are still important for a balanced diet. Select carefully and watch portion size.
Don’t have too much of these. Just treat yourself every so often

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