observer Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 See a local Councillor want's "take-aways" "near schools" "banned" (ww news); errm, well it could force the kids to "walk off" a few pounds in their search for a hot dog! On the other hand, it could cause them to cross a few more roads, and dodge a few more peadphiles! Or it could give rise to a demand for "mobile" take-aways or mothers passing a bag of soggy chips, dripping with fat through the school fence. Perhaps IF the kids did a proper session of PT everyday, (with no excuses), they might run off those excess calories?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Don't know about anyone else, but we weren't allowed to leave school premises at lunchtime - so it didn't matter how far it was to the nearest chippy. One or two kids used to go home for lunch, but their parents had to arrange this with the school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Same here inky pete, the only time we were allowed out during the school day (9 til 4) was for the sports lesson afternoon when it was a 2 mile walk from school to the sports field followed by rugby, cricket, athletics or a cross country run depending on time of year. On top of that having classes on Saturday mornings cut down on hanging around on street corner time! Not that we did any hanging around, much too busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 We were allowed to leave school at lunchtime if you weren't having school dinners etc My parents used to give me dinner money at the beginning of the week to buy my 5 dinner tickets. I often didn't buy them all and we'd go into Stockton Heath and buy a healthy snack instead... my favourite was a Brandy Snap with cream from the cake shop followed by a lemon from the fruit and veg shop peeled and eaten like an orange I think rather than taking the heavy handed way of banning all take-aways near to schools (which I presume could mean local shops selling sandwiches or chips too ) they'd should : 1.. firstly look to address and hopfully ban the rubbish that the kids can buy on school premises 2.. stop kids going off the premises as I doubt many these days actually go home for lunch. One of the problems may also be that kids have about 35 minutes to chose what they want, queue in the relevant long queue, eat their meal as quick as they can..... before lessons start again. No wonder popping out to the nearest take-away may seem like a pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 We were allowed to leave school at lunchtime if you weren't having school dinners etc My parents used to give me dinner money at the beginning of the week to buy my 5 dinner tickets. I often didn't buy them all and we'd go into Stockton Heath and buy a healthy snack instead... my favourite was a Brandy Snap with cream from the cake shop followed by a lemon from the fruit and veg shop peeled and eaten like an orange "That's the trouble with Stocking Feet girls. They were a law unto themselves." One of the problems may also be that kids have about 35 minutes to chose what they want, queue in the relevant long queue, eat their meal as quick as they can..... before lessons start again. No wonder popping out to the nearest take-away may seem like a pleasure You mean to say that they have a choice????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 "That's the trouble with Stocking Feet girls. They were a law unto themselves." A bit like the Latchford lads... We were always warned about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Errm, what's all this about "making" the kids stay in school? Nowadays, truancy rates have gone through the roof, and sitting on the naughty step just doesn't do it for chav kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egbert Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 The obvious solution would be to ban the kids from leaving school. But an even better one would be to ban takeaways and teach modern woman to cook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 steps quietly to one side and hands egbert the tin helmet before diving for cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I agree egbert, at sixteen they are not ready, keep them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Judging by the number of folk using restaurants these days, no one seems to be able to cook, or maybe it's cheaper than doing it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateoflymm Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Judging by the number of folk using restaurants these days, no one seems to be able to cook, or maybe it's cheaper than doing it yourself. Some of us can still cook. I actually enjoy cooking nearly as much as I enjoy eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I cook for myself every day when I'm home (and sometimes when I'm on board ship) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I cook for myself every day when I'm home (and sometimes when I'm on board ship) .... and I have a wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Does she know her place?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Absolutely.... she tells me every day where my place is and so she must know hers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 You wouldn't happen to be advising the Afghan Parliament Baz?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I personally do not think kids should be allowed to leave school during lunch and wander where they may. Do you not have school insurance issues when a child is hurt off campus during school hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 You wouldn't happen to be advising the Afghan Parliament Baz?! I tried Obs, but they thought some of my ideas were a little too radical.... even for them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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