We all have memories of school meals - good or bad.
But with big changes coming in for today’s students, it got us thinking about the great dinner hall scenes we saw in South Tyneside over the years.
Sugary drinks and foods such as ice cream and waffles will be restricted, while deep-fried foods are cut, according to the Department for Education (DfE).
Foods high in fat and salt such as pizzas and sausages will also have to be limited. More fibrous wholegrains and pulses such as lentils and chickpeas will be required on menus alongside main meal options at least once a week.
As changes beckon, let’s enjoy these meal memories from schools across the borough including Valley View, Stanhope, Forest View, Mortimer, Jarrow Cross and St Mary’s
5. Lunch time at Forest View Primary
The Mayor Coun Ernest Gibson serves lunch to Forest View Primary School headteacher Cheryl Ward and school council members in 2014.
6. Award winner Linda
School cook in charge Linda Seales who was awarded the Hedley Bowl for her contribution to school meals in 2013.
7. A new menu at Mortimer Community College
Back to 2009 and a new menu was introduced at Mortimer Community College. It was served up to pupils by Linda Seales from the South Tyneside School Meals Service.
8. Gemma joins the pupils
Valley View Pimary School deputy head teacher Gemma Newbrook was joined by Laura Green, Lauren Duffy and Caitlyn Frost for lunch in 2008.