Anne Walsh Regional Lead, Dublin North East Healthy Ireland Health Promoting Schools

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1 Anne Walsh Regional Lead, Dublin North East Healthy Ireland Health Promoting Schools

2 Healthy Ireland Health Promoting Schools 30% HPS Schools Framework for assessing health needs Process of working towards achieving improved quality of life Social gain

3 A Health Promoting School Takes a broad holistic view of health Recognises that health is influenced by many factors beyond the individual Is a setting that supports health and healthy choices Focuses on long-term sustainable health initiatives Health initiatives span school environment, curriculum, policy and partnerships Involves the whole school community

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7 Underpinned by Strategic Framework for Health Promoting Schools ( 2011 ) Part of Schools for Health in Europe network (SHE )

8 Aims of HPS A co-ordinated whole school approach to all aspects of health and wellbeing Identifies gaps in the area of health Recognizes interplay of social, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual elements

9 Main Areas Mental health Physical Activity Healthy Eating

10 Healthy Eating Whole School Food Policy development ( 2016) A Healthy Weight for Ireland ( 2016 ) Healthy Food for Life (2016 ) Nutrition Standards for School Meals (2017)

11 Milk and Water only Water bottles on desks No junk food day

12 Implementation: This policy is strictly implemented. As part of the Social, Personal and Health Education programme, children are taught about healthy eating. Teachers will continue to give children treats prudently on day of holidays and special occasions

13 Children will include an extra portion of fruit for a fruit break every afternoon. Friday is treat day. On this day, one treat size piece of food from the top shelf of the food pyramid may be included in the lunchbox.

14 FRIDAY IS OUR SPECIAL TREAT DAY We all enjoy a treat from time to time. To encourage children to abide by this healthy lunch policy, children may bring one item from the list below in addition to a nutritious lunch: Biscuits, cakes, etc Diluted squash drinks Home baking treats

15 Please note that our staff will be promoting healthy living five days a week from now on, Friday will no longer be treat day. This is in line with the HSE launch of the revised Food Pyramid. We ask parents not to send treats to school on Friday going forwards.

16 What is a Treat? An event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure

17 Treat Day?

18 Fundraisers Rewards Celebrations

19 Sponsored walk/dance/swim Sing a thon No uniform day School Calendar Treasure Hunt Bag Packing Mad hair day

20 Social norms of a school Extrinsic rewards v Intrinsic rewards - effect on children s long term eating habits Overwhelmed with unhealthy choices, leading to overweight and obesity Children need to be encouraged to make wise food choices Giving food treats as rewards in class causes confusion and mixed messages

21 Food should not be connected to mood Junk food should not be connected with feelings of accomplishment If children learn to reward themselves through eating, this may set up an unhealthy habit for life Giving junk food treats as rewards contradicts the healthy eating messages taught in school and contained in the Whole School Food Policy

22 Why non edible rewards?

23 Non - Edible Rewards Social Rewards Teach Class Relaxing Time Choose book for story time Star in a jar No Homework pass Help in younger class Go Noodle Sit beside a friend for the day Attention, praise, thanks, affirmation Recognition : trophy, stickers, certificates, golden stars Individual, group, class rewards

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25 Physical Activity always a treat Nature always a treat Mindfulness always a treat

26 Celebrations Chicken on a stick Hummus veggie sticks and toasted pitta strips Pancakes - topping of fresh and stewed fruit Colourful meat balls Ants on a log Bear fool French toast with ricotta and berries

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