Why does KOMPASS serve meals to students?

Food.

Proper nutrition is a crucial part of a child’s mental and physical development, and in its  progressive educational approach, KOMPASS believes that for children to grow healthy, they should have all aspects of their well-being met.

Through KOMPASS Education’s sections and branches, the same nutritional philosophy applies for all ages.

From 1 to 14 years children get 3 meals a day. With different kinds of nutritious meals, that are changed every week according to the children’s interests.

Through 1 to 5 years, meals are decided by the section heads, and starting at 6 years of age, children have several conferences a year to decide for themselves what meals they like and which breakfasts, lunches and snacks they like to have. Along with other needs and demands that they discuss with their teachers in a closed setup.

So why does KOMPASS Education serve meals to children and doesn’t count on the lunchbox model that is applied to most schools in egypt?

First off, By serving meals, the KOMPASS crew minimizes the chances of children bringing non nutritious food to school. Lunchboxes hold the risk of children bringing empty calories to school. Which is something against the KOMPASS philosophy.

When children have the same meal they find a sense of unity and equality through a basic wellbeing activity. No child thinks the other one has better food, no child compares. No comparison is a key component of progressive education.

KOMPASS takes pride in its in-house culinary team who provides three fresh, nutritious meals every day. Fresh fruits and/or vegetables are offered during breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.  Children are encouraged to try new things, and are reminded on a daily basis how important fruits and vegetables are for their wellbeing.

Like in a family, KOMPASS teachers take their meals with the children. They consider their meals an extension of our curriculum. Teachers encourage the children to talk about the food that they are eating. These conversations provoke more awareness about food and table manners and encourage healthy choices as well as the culture of eating together.

Teachers at KOMPASS are fully aware of each child’s nutritional needs. Allergies are being taken care of and every child is treated individually. The team makes sure that all children feel heard and listen carefully to each child’s cravings and needs.

The kitchen staff is fully aware of allergies within the group and special diets for children who need extra attention with their needs. After all, KOMPASS is a place for everyone. And eating the same food doesn’t mean children have to comply with a rigid system. The core of progressive education is built on individuality. And the meal serving process at KOMPASS Education combines individuality with equality. When older children decide what meals they want, they are given a healthy sense of autonomy along with the healthy food. After all, that is what progressive education is all about.

Stay tuned for our next story. 15 Years of putting children first