Fruit & Vegetable Program

The BC School Fruit & Vegetable Nutritional Program is back!  This Wednesday, students will receive blueberries in their classrooms, unless the school has received a reverse consent form. If you do not want your child to receive the free fruits and vegetables that will be provided throughout the year, please fill out the blue form (sent home last week) and return it to the school.

The BC School Fruit & Vegetable Nutritional Program is a collaborative program from ActNow BC with funding from the B.C. Ministries of Health, Education and Agriculture and Lands. It is administered through the BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, a non-profit association dedicated to working with educators to bring B.C.’s agriculture to students. It is made possible at our school by the ongoing work of a dedicated parent volunteer!

BLUEBERRIES

Did you know that B.C. is the second highest producer of blueberries in the world?  Blueberries are native to North America and were not introduced to Europe until the 1930's.  They are naturally high in vitamins C and B-complex, copper, zinc, iron, fibre, antioxidants and lutein, so enjoy a handful knowing that you are doing something good for your body as well as your tastebuds!

For further information, please read the PDF document on blueberries.

Students will receive their blueberries during class time. This snack is not meant to replace the foods students normally eat at school. Students can make their own decisions on whether to taste the produce offered.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC via e-mail or contact the school administration at 604-713-4620.