Education

By the time the new contract starts in September 2009, Bryanston School will be using a new environmentally friendly food disposal system which incorporates the De-waterer and Bionova systems.

The Greenock Telegraph described how the move will benefit more than 600 pupils and their families in September.

The long awaited launch came after a successful bid was accepted at the end of 2007, to become part of the School FEAST (Food Excellence and Skills Training) network, part of a national £220m scheme

The competition will split children in two age categories and encourage them to design their own pack for their favourite Viva milk drink.

The event, held at The Waldorf in London and run by Springboard UK for The Savoy Society, was designed to select and match students with a mentor sourced from the prestigious Savoy Society.

The groups have urged the Committee of Advertising Practice to change its code of practice so that all children are not exposed junk food advertising.

Of those pupils present on the survey day, just over 45% took a meal supplied by the school, compared to just over 47% in 2008.

Schools and children's centres across Derbyshire have received funding, with grants of up to a maximum of £10,000 available.

They've worked hard to ensure their meal service is an enjoyable as possible for all pupils and gathered feedback from pupils about what changes they should make including purchasing a new salad bar a

Almost two thirds of school nutrition programs now offer a vegetarian school lunch on a consistent basis, up from 22% in 2003.