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Meal times are often a challenge if your child refuses to try new foods or is fussy about what they will eat. Introducing a wide range of food to your child from an early age will help. There appears to be a lot of different advice around. For example we know milk is a good choice for our children’s teeth but did you know too much will make your child’s tummy feel full and they will be less likely to eat their meals. Your child will often need to be introduced to new foods, new textures and new flavours several times before they will eat them.

Tips to make meals times work:

· Sit with your child during meal times, eating together is a great way to encourage your child to try new foods and to establish good table manners.

· Reward your child with positive praise and attention when they try new foods.

· Do not over face your child with large portions. Your child is likely to eat their meal if you give them smaller portions, you can always give more if they ask for it.

· Introduce new food one at a time. Always try to give your child one item you know they like.

· Make mealtimes a relaxed fun time for your family. I.e. take turns talking about what is the best thing that has happened to them that day.

· Minimise disruptions during mealtimes. Turn off the TV and put mobile phones away.

· Do not force your child to eat, this will only lead to them being apprehensive about food and mealtimes.

· Resist the urge to fill your child up with sugary foods or unhealthy snacks, this will encourage your child to want these foods instead of meals in the future.

Christmas Competition

Fri 20 Dec 2024

On behalf of School Council, thank you to all the children who took part in the Christmas Competition. It was very difficult to judge as all the entries were fantastic! Thank you to parents and carers for your continued support, it is very much appreciated.

Congratulations

to the winners:

EYFS - Jasmine

KS1 - Sophia

KS2 - Ibraheem

EYFS Concert

Fri 20 Dec 2024

The children had a wonderful time performing the early years Christmas show. It is amazing to think that they are only 3, 4 and 5 years old. We are so proud of them and we hope you enjoyed the concert

Christmas Dinner

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Thank you to the kitchen staff on behalf of staff and pupils for a fantastic Christmas dinner.

Year 6 Residential

Fri 20 Dec 2024

The Year 6 residential visit will be to the High

Adventure Outdoor Education Centre, Cowling, Keighley, BD22 0AA. This will take place

Wednesday 29th January 2025 until Friday 31st January 2025. Those who have completed the consent form and paid the £10 deposit can now pay the balance and are welcome to do this in instalments up to the departure date. There will be a information meeting for parents on Monday 13th January at 2.30pm. Thank you.

New Nursery and Reception

Fri 20 Dec 2024

If any parents are considering applying to our nursery or reception classes next year, and would like to look round school our open day will be Thursday 9th January at 9.30am, if you would like to attend please email the school office: office@marlandhill.rochdale.sch.uk

Thank you.