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to think this is NOT an unhealthy lunch

415 replies

ohhifruit · 24/02/2014 17:01

DStS's teacher (he is in Junior school) pulled me aside after school to say his lunch was deemed 'an unhealthy lunch' and their first step was to give me a 'verbal warning' before writing to me. She even said 'I'm sure you can understand why we think this.'

This is what he had -

  • Small pot of home made hummus
  • Large wholemeal pitta cut into strips
  • A hardboiled egg
  • A handful of celery sticks
  • A handful of carrot sticks
  • A small pot of raisins
  • Matchbox sized lump of chedder (which he saved to eat on the way home)
  • Satusuma
  • Small yoghurt

We've given him sandwiches and he never touches them but dippy types of food are always eaten and he reports how much he enjoys them. He isn't messy, almost to a fault, so I can't see them being bothered about a 'bits and bobs' lunch making a mess.

Is this unhealthy? I am racking my mind to figure out how on earth this is unhealthy? She wouldn't specify, I expect because it wasn't her who saw his lunch but rather it was reported back via lunch time staff.
I feel really annoyed to be told off by the teacher, she was pretty sneery and it wasn't until I got home I realised I should have asked to speak to the head.

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Flexiblefriend · 25/02/2014 13:58

I've just read all the way to the end of this thread to see if the school have said that this was a mistake. I can't see how it could be anything else!

TheScience · 25/02/2014 13:59

I reckon someone has mixed up the hummus DS with the one who had a pepperami and often eats jam sandwiches - dinner ladies reported to the wrong teacher to issue the "verbal warning"!

ohhifruit · 25/02/2014 14:25

Sorry for not getting back quicker, I have had the day from hell.

A case of mistaken identity was correct.
I took him to the door and asked for a word about the lunch, I showed her his box (it was a similar type of food) and she agreed she couldn't point to a single problem and didn't like the policy of anyone checking.
I asked her to clarify why there was an issue yesterday and she mentioned a food item I've never eaten nor served to my children being present in the box yesterday which was problematic.
As soon as I said this and after having seen what was in his lunch for today she agreed it was likely it was a case of crossed wires with the lunch time staff.

I also mentioned that "verbal warning" was a bit much and she agreed it was a poor turn of phrase for the situation and apologised.

With regards the peperami, I have no idea if it was the main wrapped prize in pass the parcel or a between layer type thing but my younger son was very excited to win it in "passing the parcel". DH and I found it hysterical it was in pass the parcel, I might chuck in some scotch eggs wrapped in newspaper next time we have a party.

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fuzzpig · 25/02/2014 14:28

It'll be mattesons fridge raiders in the party bags next :o

Glad it was a mistake.

Lottiedoubtie · 25/02/2014 14:29

Phew, common sense reigns again.

Glad you got it sorted OP, hope you're ok.

DorisAllTheDay · 25/02/2014 14:34

Glad there was a simple explanation - I thought there would be. Crossed wires happen, and 'Tired teacher makes poor word choice' is hardly headline of the year.

CorusKate · 25/02/2014 14:34

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GandalfsBeard · 25/02/2014 14:35

What on earth is unhealthy about that lunch?!

Yanbu!

Frankly, it's none of any teacher/lunchtime staff's business what children have in their lunch boxes. Or at least it shouldn't be.

GandalfsBeard · 25/02/2014 14:36

Sorry, just saw your update!

TheScience · 25/02/2014 14:40

What was the shocking food item?

Aeroflotgirl · 25/02/2014 14:41

That's good op, fantastic outcome.

Aeroflotgirl · 25/02/2014 14:41

My goodness the lunch box police are out in force

Idocrazythings · 25/02/2014 14:42

I think it's very unprofessional for the teacher to be taking you aside on a case of mistaken identity. Maybe the person who sees the contraband food should put a note in the child's lunch box instead of allowing Chinese whispers to occur. Hopefully the teacher learns some thing from today. Poor you

Idocrazythings · 25/02/2014 14:43

Ps. My dd has a nut and egg free class so you'd be I. trouble here with your egg!

AgaPanthers · 25/02/2014 14:44

"I asked her to clarify why there was an issue yesterday and she mentioned a food item I've never eaten nor served to my children being present in the box yesterday which was problematic."

What was this mysterious food item?

Oneglassandpuzzled · 25/02/2014 14:45

Hash cookies?

CorusKate · 25/02/2014 14:46

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Kikithecat · 25/02/2014 14:47

That's what I want to know Aga!

Kikithecat · 25/02/2014 14:48

400g jar of Nutella and a spoon?

princessalbert · 25/02/2014 14:48

Ah, glad it is all cleared up.

CorusKate · 25/02/2014 14:49

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Kikithecat · 25/02/2014 14:50

Cubes of lard coated in hundreds and thousands?

CorusKate · 25/02/2014 14:51

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WingDefence · 25/02/2014 14:53

So OP just what was the problematic food item in the other child's lunchbox...?!

Kikithecat · 25/02/2014 14:55

Fairy lard?