The IMPACT Tasty Team is here!
We are pleased to introduce you to three characters who will be used to
promote the new healthy eating project that IMPACT is launching in primary
schools in Mid Sussex in 2008, subject to funding.
Each character represents one of the three activities that make up the project:
1. A variety of Get Cooking sessions will be staged with pupils and their
parents during the whole school year through which they will try tasty healthy
foods, prepare a range of balanced meals and learn
about basic nutrition and healthy eating.
2. We plan to run Mini Fruit and Vegetable Stalls weekly in the participating
schools selling top quality produce at prices lower than local supermarkets,
making fresh produce easily accessible.
3. Through the Fork-to-Fork initiative pupils and parents will have an
opportunity to develop their gardening knowledge and skills and will be assisted
throughout the year to grow their own fruit and vegetables on dedicated plots
within the school.
Using fun, interactive, memorable and stimulating sessions and a whole school approach,
the IMPACT Tasty Team will help pupils and parents gain the knowledge,
confidence and ability to consume a healthy diet for
the rest of their lives.
By working with primary school children in such a targeted manner the IMPACT
Tasty Team project will help them adopt healthy eating habits that remain
with them forever. Parents will be involved as much as possible
meaning the whole family is motivated to eat a nutritious diet. By taking part
in regular practical sessions the pupils and their parents will
gain first hand experience of skills such as preparing simple yet healthy home
cooked dishes and how to successfully plant, maintain and harvest a range of
fruit and vegetables.
With the limited funds we have available,
The IMPACT Tasty Team will be piloted in three local schools in Mid Sussex,
namely Heyworth Primary in Haywards Heath, Gattons Infants in Burgess Hill and
Blackwell Primary in East Grinstead. Upon successful implementation of the
pilot project and resources permitting, we hope to expand into
many more schools in the area.
Please keep returning to this web page as it will be regularly updated.
We are always looking for volunteers to help on the project. For example, by leading or assisting at the
different Get Cooking sessions (you don’t need to be a great cook just someone
with confidence in the kitchen), to help in the Fork-to-Fork project either with
digging and establishing growing plots and/or giving ongoing advice and support
to the pupils and parents, and also to man the weekly fruit and vegetable stalls
that will be run at the schools. Full training would be provided and expenses paid.
Please contact Lucinda or Simon on 01444 457080 for further details.
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