The aim of the competition is to help teach school children about the benefits of fresh produce and healthy eating, as well as the dangers to health of a diet rich in sugar and saturated fats.
The class that produces the best harvest and keeps the most detailed diary will be treated to lunch at the new Marco Pierre White restaurant on Wade Lane. The head chef will also give a demonstration to the children of how to cook delicious, healthy meals.
Charlotte-Daisy Ziff, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at TCS, said: “Childhood obesity is on the rise in the UK and at TCS we know how important it is to support our local community and help educate children about this from an early age. The response from the children has been terrific and, you never know, the next Marco Pierre White may emerge out of this competition!”.
Twenty schools have taken part, making a total of 30 different year-five classes involved in the competition overall. The winning class will be announced in the first week of July.