we do not agree with the proposed changes to the lunch break at gable hall school

Go ahead with the trial on a house group basis, but then conduct further trials on a colour group basis, year group basis and a one hour go when you want basis. Follow that up with a survey of pupils, staff and parents (some do actually communicate with their kids and understand their feelings) and see what the preference is, because any form of controlled segregation is going to upset someone - there is no mention of seeking anyone's views after the 'trial' so how many people will be involved in making the final decision? You can't serve everyone with food in the first minute so those last in line will still be rushed and where is the opportunity to get outside in the fresh air and blow off steam? Many friendships are made at school and friends who do not live close enough to meet up in the evening or at weekends could lose their main opportunity to socialise with each other in person, driving them even more towards social media.