MP visits Hatfield Travis School
MP inspects an "outstanding school";
meets the award-winning Cook; and wishes
for a happy Christmas

Caroline Flint visited Hatfield Travis CofE School, identified
by Ofsted as one of the country's outstanding schools in its
annual report.

The MP presented the Basic Skills Agency Quality Mark Award
to Chair of Governors, Ralph Silvester. The quality mark award
is for schools that have reached a high standard in the teaching
of literacy and numeracy.

Said Ms Flint: "Hatfield Travis is immensely popular because
it brings out the best in its pupils. I visited every class and the children were genuinely enjoying learning, and parents are encouraged to help in classes and support the school."

The MP also met pupils who put their Christmas wishes on
a Christmas tree, including Richard Gover who wished for
"peace and quiet" over Christmas, and Megan Williamson
who wanted all children to not fight and to be kind to animals.
Said Caroline: "The children's wishes were very thoughtful.
They included wanting everyone to have a home and for there
to be enough food in the world. It was reminder that not everyone
in the world is as fortunate as we are."

The Don Valley MP, a huge supporter of school dinners,
was particularly pleased to meet the kitchen staff,
Jayne Wilson-Clarke, Cook in Charge and her colleagues
Maxine Rhodes and Linda Collis. Jayne recently won a five
star hygiene award from Doncaster Council. Said Caroline:
"Every member of staff is important in a good school and the
cooks at Travis are no exception. The day's menu of salmon fishcakes and lemon; quorn mince and Yorkshire pudding;
and a salad bar with 12 varieties of salad was inspired".

Said Caroline "It is this quality and choice of healthy food that
has led to the uptake of school diners to rise above 80%."