Pupils at Chuckery Primary School were delighted to share lunch with local MP Bruce George today and advise him on healthy eating.

Bruce was keen to congratulate the school on significantly improving the food since taking over the catering service in April. The number of pupils now eating lunch at the school has increased by around 20% and Bruce wanted to see these dramatic improvements first hand.

Having sampled the food Bruce commented, ‘I am really pleased to see a school in Walsall that is taking nutritional issues so seriously. Not only is there a great choice of delicious food, but it is all healthy.’Pupils shared their thoughts about healthy eating with Bruce, who left having been advised what to include in a healthy diet.

Head Teacher, Margaret Lever said, ‘We are really proud of the menus we offer, well nourished children are better learners and behave better. The children talk about their food and how it helps them to learn and are always keen to speak about this to everyone.’

Bruce also spoke with pupils about how they are able to share breakfast with their parents every day. Parent Governor, Sue Ebbans, who helps out in the ‘Healthy Hut’ at lunchtimes commented that, ‘I bring my son every day, its brilliant to meet with other parents to chat over a satisfying breakfast.’