NUTRITION

ORGANIC FOOD

This is particularly important for children under the age of 5 who are growing up fast and have very specific nutritional needs.


Every morning for snack, we serve each child a piece of fresh seasonal fruit or a fruit compote, and a drink (milk or water). We aim to offer organic food wherever possible.




Children are encouraged to drink throughout the day. A personal fresh water bottle is freely accessible throughout the school day. As part of our green school initiative, we have decided to use BPA-free stainless steel water bottles for all of the children. 


Food Hygiene rules are strictly followed by all members of our team. At least one member of each class has obtained a certificate in food handling


Healthy, nutritious and balanced meals

We offer a personalised menu based on organic products.


OUR MENUS

We carried out extensive research to find a caterer who was able to meet our expectations: tasty and balanced meals where the children could identify and enjoy the ingredients on their plates. We appointed nursery school caterer Little Tums for all the children in our school.


Little Tums matches our precise requirements, in particular with dishes that are organic, simple and tasty, and enable the children to discover different flavours. In collaboration with Little Tums, we have devised a customised menu for l’Ecole du Parc, which runs on a 3-week rotation with a wide variety of dishes. For pudding, as per our request, children are offered fresh fruit or yoghurt, and a piece of sponge cake once a week.


We have looked carefully at the way our food caterer is dealing with food allergies. We provide the caterer with a clear and detailed breakdown of children’s allergies/food requirements.


Any specific lunch requirements will then be prepared accordingly, in a separate area of their commercial kitchens, labelled clearly and delivered in individual sealed containers. As much as possible, the caterer ensures that every customised “allergy” lunch looks the same as the regular menus so that children do not feel they are missing out.


Example of menu:


  • Chicken chasseur with new potatoes, followed by a fresh fruit salad.
  • Creamy coconut, prawn and lemongrass curry served with mixed basmati rice followed by sponge cake.
  • Turkey pasta Bolognese served with grated cheese followed by natural yoghurt.

COMMON QUESTIONS

  • Are you able to cater for special dietary/ religious requirements?

    Absolutely- and we are very used to it. Our staff provide meals for many different requirements on a daily basis.

  • Do you add salt to any of your meals?

    We do not ever add salt to any of our meals.

  • Do your meals contain nuts?

    No,  our food comes from a nut-free kitchen.

  • Are your team qualified to serve food?

    Yes, all of our team have obtained a “food handling” certificate and strictly follow food hygiene rules.

  • Do you serve a mid-morning snack?

    Yes, every morning, each child receives a snack comprising of one of the following: fresh seasonal fruits or a fruit compote and a drink (milk or water). We aim to offer organic food wherever possible.

  • Are drinks available?

    We encourage children to quench their thirst throughout the day. The children have easy access to an individual stainless steel bottle filled with fresh filtered water. 

  • Do you serve an afternoon snack and tea?

    Yes, for the children attending after-school care, a snack is offered around 3:30 pm. It varies every day: dairy, bread and chocolate, dried fruit, French toast and jam. 


    For the children who attend the after-school care until 6 pm, we serve tea around 5:30 pm. Parents can see the menu at the beginning of each term.