An example of a whole school change as a result of student council suggestions and discussions

Students had made complaints that they felt that the school menu was no longer varied or good enough quality compared to what they were used to.  They mentioned, in particular, the food in the evening in the Residential, "It seems to be just frozen type food, ie. fish fingers, beans and chips, sausage, beans and chips."  The students said the food was boring and that they wanted something tastier and homemade.

Students, therefore, discussed the type of food they would like to see produced daily within the school.  PP and AM said they would like a Chinese day or chicken day.  LS wanted a pulled pork day.  They all agreed that macaroni cheese should be on offer along with pasta bake and roast dinners every week. Stew and dumplings on a rotation was also discussed.  The attached two week menu was put in place by all of the students contributing and discussing which foods they wanted, on which days and why. The following puddings were also considered to be students’ favourites and they requested that they could be available across the week: chocolate cake, lemon drizzle cake, cheesecake crumble and custard as well as puddings that were easier for them to take with them, such as biscuits.  Students were very clear that they did not want brownies to be on offer every day!

Student Council Suggested Menu