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Ysgol Henry Richard Year 10 and 11 Agriculture pupils join FUW Ceredigion County Executive Officer Mared Rand Jones and FUW Press Officer Anne Birkett in the World School Milk Day[/caption]
The Ceredigion branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales today provided free milk drinks to children at Ysgol Henry Richard, Tregaron, Ceredigion in celebration of the 17th World School Milk Day.
The Union and pupils joined countries around the world highlight the health benefits of school milk programmes and over 170 pupils enjoyed a cup of Welsh Milk in their break time.
FUW Ceredigion County Executive Officer Mared Rand Jones said: “It’s very important that we as an industry go to schools to promote agriculture and educate the next generation about how their food is produced.
"Milk and dairy products have an important part to play in our daily diet as they provide an important source of protein and calcium and contain essential vitamins and minerals, all of which are needed for a balanced diet.
“Indeed, the exclusion of dairy products from the ‘sugar tax’ demonstrates the role such products play in a healthy diet.”
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Ysgol Henry Richard Year 8 pupils Tirion Lloyd and Bonnie Woodcock are part of the World School Milk Day[/caption]
With an increasing amount of research into milk as a recovery and re-hydration aid, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting milk may be just as effective in these areas as some sports or other energy drinks.
“Milk can definitely help pupils stay hydrated and keep their energy levels up in class and it is a much healthier option than some of the sugary drinks available. I would like to thank Ysgol Henry Richard head teacher Dorian Pugh and all the staff for their support today and look forward to work with the school in educating pupils about farming matters and where their food comes from,” added Mared Rand Jones.
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Ysgol Henry Richard head teacher Dorian Pugh and FUW Ceredigion County Executive Officer Mared Rand Jones are highlighting that #FarmingMatters on World School Milk day[/caption]
Ysgol Henry Richard head teacher Dorian Pugh commented: “As a school, we are very happy to be able to work with the FUW in order to promote World School Milk Day. At Ysgol Henry Richard we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and drinking milk and the pupils really enjoyed meeting Mared and Anne from the FUW and having a glass of milk. We look forward to working with the FUW in the future.”