Education

Earlier this year the school won the School Food Trust's School of the Month competition in recognition for the innovative ways they improved their meal service and raised the profile of healthy eatin

The award ceremony took place at the organic farm and eco conference centre Sheepdrove on the 2 December 2009. It's no mean feat for a school to set up an organic school garden, run growing and cookin

Harrison Catering was appointed to the catering role at the school in September and has since seen the number of pupils opting in for school meals increase, helping them to reach their new status.

This figure works out to be a reduction of 26% of CO2 emissions per tonne of product produced. In addition, Pritchitts has also reduced in carbon dioxide output by 75%, reduced in noise levels of 17%

The school is the first in Denbighshire to implement this group, which consists of pupils, teaching staff, the school cook, Denbighshire school meals catering manager, Denbighshire's appetite for life

Kitchen managers and catering assistants from Devon County Council's catering service, which feeds youngsters in over 270 schools in the County, have been busy boosting their culinary skills by gainin

Primary and secondary schools across the city are taking part in the extended eligibility scheme, which allows families that receive working tax credit to claim free meals.

The week took place from 9th to 13th November and promoted healthy school meals to parents and children. Over 90 authorities signed up for the week and the most before this year was 80.

The award ceremony will take place at the organic farm and eco conference centre Sheepdrove on the 2 December 2009.

Chief executive Richard Cousins said a step change in operations had worked tremendously: "Compass has delivered an excellent performance in a challenging environment. "Consistently high levels of net