Stenton Primary School

2 weeks ago the whole school took part in the VEGINVASION - a selection of fresh vegetables provided by East Lothian Council for children to taste. Many children did not like a lot of a vegetables, however the Cucumber, Carrot, Sugar Snap Peas and Sweet Peppers were very popular.
We are hoping that the Crunchy Carrot - the organic shop which supplies our free fruit - will be able to supply some vegetables as well sometimes.

Ms Finlayson was at a conference last week and had a vegetable platter during lunch. The eco committee were very pleased when she brougt back a full platter to school for them to try.

The committee felt that the presentation of the items, and the dip that was with them, made them want to eat it more than if it was served on the blue school dinners trays.

It was decided that the committee would like to provide vegetables and fruit, presented in this way, at least once a week to the rest of the school, and also promote the idea in other schools.

At the beginning of next term the committee will write to the healthy schools co-ordinator and ask their advice about sourcing serving trays with compartments (similar to those in the above picture) and making them available to all schools. Members of the committee will also look at availability of these until the next meeting.

A letter will also be sent to the Crunchy Carrot to ask if the can provide a specific selection of vegetables as well as fruit.

If the campaign is successful in Stenton School and more children eat fruit and vegetables, the eco-committee will promote it in other schools, using posters and photographs, and possibly a short film.

The Eco-Committee did a survey on the foods the children were eating in school. Here are the results of the survey.

The committee felt that people were eating a lot of biscuits, and not that much fruit. Hardly anyone was eating vegtables. Also, lots of people were not drinking any water during the school day.

The committee spoke to pupils at assembly, showing them the results of the survey, and encouraging them to eat more healthily during the school day.

On Monday, Stenton Primary School had a talent show called Stenton’s Got Talent. It was a roaring success. We all had so much fun. All the acts were so good. In total we raised a great big £80 that will go towards either charity or the school.

Some of the comments were.

“The talent show was funny, very good.”  From James Rogers P7

“I would love to do it again! I felt so proud of myself” Alex Stuart P6

“It was fun and really funny!!!.”  From Sarah Brown P5

“I liked the fact that lots of people tried hard.”  Archie Sykes P4

“Do it again and had fun.” Katie Stuart P3

“It was exciting and I had sore cheeks from giggling.” Ben Smith P2

“The singing, food, lights, prizes. Do it again” P1

“Stentons got talent was absoulutley fantastic and I was bursting with pride seeing the children from our school sharing their talents with the community. Look out Xfactor!!!”                                                                 From Miss Barclay

The prizes were either chocolate buttons easter eggs or the Cadbury crème eggs easter eggs donated by the Stenton Parent Group.   It was a fab success. Everyone hopes it won’t be the last. 

The event raised £80 - £43 goes to school funds and will be put towards the whole school trip planned for the summer term and £37 donated to Plan International to fund the purchase of a goat and an identity for a child.

Stenton Primary was transformed on Friday 7th March with a huge variety of book characters - can you spot who is who? 

Caroline and Olivia had their illustrations printed in the World Boom Day Short Stories Book Competition 2007-08 called ‘Why were her toes like that….?’
Published illustrators at 10 years old - a real achievement.  They are also the only Scottish winners - Congratulations!