Callington Community College has just won a Jamie Oliver Award for its efforts towards improving the quality of schools meals. The award goes to schools who can show they have cut out processed foods, are sourcing local fresh ingredients, and encouraging youngsters to take an interest in what they eat. Avril Walker, the catering manager at the college, said she felt that the television series Jamie's School Dinners, presented by the young chef, had been a great success. It made the general public more aware of what school meals managers were up against, and how difficult it was to persuade youngsters to eat more healthily. She added: 'We have seen a great improvement over the past five years, and find that the majority of youngsters will eat more healthily if they have that choice. 'At primary level you have more control over what the students eat but it is essential that this is carried on to secondary level.' Callington Community College has been responsible for the catering at six of its eleven feeder primary schools for the past five years. The college purchases fresh meat, vegetables, Davidstow cheese, milk, eggs, bottled water, healthy snacks, and pasties. Organic potatoes, carrots, and juices, are also purchased, as well as Fair Trade products. Catering at the college includes a pasta bar, salad bar, and four main meal choices every day, and all the cooks have catering qualifications. A decision was taken two years ago, after consultation with the students, to stop selling fizzy drinks. A total of 50p per meal is spent at primary level, and 60p at secondary level. The Jamie Oliver Award is presented in joint collaboration with the Western Morning News, and aims at improving the quality of schools meals in the westcountry.