Health Promoting Schools
Delivery Schedule
Produce Handling Information
Quotes from teachers
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Delivery Schedule 2010
Term
|
Delivery Starts
(week commencing) |
Last delivery
(week commencing) |
1
|
08/02/10 |
29/03/10 |
2
|
26/04/10 |
28/06/10 |
3
|
26/07/10 |
20/09/10 |
4
|
18/10/10 |
06/12/10 |
Produce and Delivery Information Sheet
• Fruit and vegetables delivered should always be the best quality available on the day
• All produce must be stored in a dry, dark and cool environment
• Check all boxes on the day of delivery
• Most fruit continues to ripen off the tree – open up your cartons and ascertain which fruit is ready for eating today and which fruit you will keep for later in the week
• Check your bananas – if they are ripe eat them today
• You will receive at least one piece of produce per child and staff member per day
• Fruit is a natural, living, breathing product and will always be subject to spoilage – about 5% can be expected per delivery
• If you have time chop your fruit up. The schools that cut the fruit into bite sizes are enjoying huge uptake from the children
• New Zealand stone fruit comes in boxes with no lids
• Some varieties of pears are eaten hard (did you know pears ripen from the inside out? It is a good idea cut one open to see if it is ripe)
• Visit www.5aday.co.nz for more information on fruit and vegetables or call the free phone 0800 507 555
“(The fruit) has had a huge impact on our children. Teachers have noticed a positive change in the children's ability to concentrate, particularly the senior boys. The children look forward to the fruit and want to eat it.”
Pahiatua School, Lynne Huddleston (Nov 2009)
"We think the continuation of (fruit) is fantastic. The fruit is advantageous for students and provides huge benefits. We really appreciate the fruit and the service/support we receive. A big thank-you!"
Tamaki Intermediate, Brent Woods (Dec 2009)
“The health of our children and parents is important. Every one’s attitudes towards fruit and vegetables have definitely improved. Children are not as sick and they are exposed to different varieties and are more willing to try various types of produce.”
St Patrick’s School Dunedin, Stephanie Dec 2009
"Tangelos are juicy, absolutely fantastic! We notice a real difference in the children and the dental nurse has commented on the improvement in the children's teeth."
Taumarunui Primary School, Lesley Dec 2009
“We are decile 1 and (the fruit) is so beneficial to our children. I firmly believe in (the programme), as it has had an absolute beneficial effect on behaviour, attention and also teaching positive attitude towards healthy eating.”
St Joseph’s School Patea, Sue Harrison Dec 2009
"(The fruit) provides children with options, it helps them get used to and study the necessity of eating healthy food and it also supports us in what we are trying to do here - to teach about healthy food choices."
Southern Cross Junior School, Brenda Woolley Dec 2009
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National Fruit in Schools programme to continue as
Health Promoting Schools
Fruit in schools future confirmed Following on from the successful Fruit in Schools programme is Health Promoting Schools, providing fruit and vegetables to:
• 481 Decile 1 and 2 schools in
• 20 regions from the far North to Southland, supplying
• 97,601 pieces of fruit and vegetables every day
Health Promoting Schools is a framework that schools can adopt to address areas of need within their school communities. It is an effective way to improve the learning outcomes and health and well-being of all students in the school setting through a whole school approach.
Health Promoting Schools makes getting 5+ A Day easier.
For more information on Health Promoting Schools visit:
www.hps.org.nz
New photos of children eating fruit
Contact Information
For queries regarding your produce or delivery contact:
5+ A DayTM – Fruit in Schools
Toll Free 0800 507 555 or 09 480 5057
What the health promoters are saying:
”Over the school holidays at the end of term three, scouts from the Ohai/Nightcaps area went on a camp in Tuatapere. On their return, the scout leader told associate Principal of Fruit in School - St Patrick's that her pupils were the only ones that willingly ate all of their fruit and vegetables, so Fruit in Schools must be working!”
Stephen Jenkins, HPSC Southland
