Forget the Guinness Book of Records – Carmarthenshire’s school meals service is going for the Biggest School Lunch.
On Monday, November 8, the county is aiming to break the record for the number of pupils eating school meals in Carmarthenshire.
Every school has been asked to promote the day and competitions are being run with prizes on offer including PE equipment or craft materials.
Catering Services Manager Sandra Weigel said: “School meals are an important part of the day; a nutritious and fulfilling meal at lunchtime can give a child more energy for afternoon lessons, improve concentration and help to prevent health problems later in life.
“With obesity issues regularly featuring in the news, Carmarthenshire catering service is constantly trying to find new ways to inform parents and pupils about healthy eating lifestyles.
“One of the ways to promote our new healthy primary winter menu is the Carmarthenshire’s Biggest Lunch event where we hope to break the record for the number of pupils eating school meals in this county.
“We are asking all schools for their support in this, and would also urge parents to support us by encouraging their children to have school lunch.”
Foundation Phase children are asked to colour a picture of a healthy eating mask for the competition, with all entries to be displayed in the dining room of their school.
Key Stage Two pupils are asked to design a healthy two course meal which will be featured and promoted in the county’s primary summer menu next year.
Carmarthenshire’s catering suppliers – Calypso Soft Drinks, Welsh Bros, Crown Foods, Franks Ice Cream and Rachel’s Organic Yoghurts – have donated the prizes for the competitions.
Other activities will take place during the week, which is also National School Meals Week.
They include visits by the county’s school meals mascot Dylan the Dragon at Cae’r Felin, Myrddin, Stebonheath, Ysgol y Bedol and Llandeilo schools.
