In consultation with the Parents Association and staff of Scoil Mochua, a Healthy Eating Policy has been adopted by the Board of Management. Details are below.

Food

The following items are recommended:

• Bread, roll, pitta bread, crackers or plain scone with a nutritious filling eg. cheese, egg, meat, fish, salad.
  
• One or more pieces of fruit
  
• Yoghurt or youghurt drink
  
• One treat on a Friday only.

The following foods are not permitted:

• Crisps or popcorn
  
• Chewing gum
  
• Nuts or nut products
  
• Winders or Frubes
  
• Sweets, bars, cereal bars, chocolate, biscuits etc. except on Fridays

Please note: all uneaten food must be taken home

Drink

The following items are recommended:

• Water, milk, fruit juice (check sugar content) or well diluted juice drink.
• Children from 3rd - 6th class may drink water at regular intervals throughout the day

The following drinks are not permitted:

• Fizzy drinks
  
• Drinks in cartons