School Meals
The Dinner Centre is available at 12.15pm; Year 11 pupils are admitted first followed by Year 10, Years 7, 8, and 9 who are on a weekly rota.
During the first four weeks of the Autumn Term Year 7 are admitted from 11.50am onwards on a rota until they are familiar with the system.
Harton Technology College is committed to encouraging pupils to eat healthily and there are many healthy options available.
Maintaining a healthy body weight
The key is getting the balance right:
a healthy, balanced diet plus regular physical activity plus less time being inactive will result in a healthy body weight and a longer, better quality life.
A balanced diet
The following represents a balanced diet:
- fruit and vegetables
- bread, other cereals and potatoes
- meat, fish and alternatives
- a little fat and sugar
- milk and diary foods
Remember….
You do not need to cut foods out completely and spend hours in the gym or on the pitch every night. It is a case of getting the balance right.
Eat more fruit and vegetables, bread, other cereals and potatoes and eat less fatty and sugary foods.
For tips visit www.saday.nhs.uk/teens/default.aspx
You should aim to do at least 1 hour of moderate intensity exercise every day. Moderate intensity exercise should make you hot and out of breath, you don’t have to do 1 hours exercise in one go, you can split it up into 4x15 minute sessions. For tips on how to make being physically active part of your daily routine visit www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk/phs/phymenu.htm
If you are concerned about being underweight or overweight speak to your school nurse – Val Bryce (she holds a drop in session on a Monday lunch time from 12.15pm to 1.00pm in Room 9B) or your GP and they will advise you on the best course of action.
