--- title: "Why do we need Protein? 🍗" url: "https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-09-10-25-why-do-we-need-protein" school: "Park Community Academy" --- # Why do we need Protein? 🍗 ![Image of Why do we need Protein? 🍗](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/blog/IMG_1573.jpeg) 9 November 2026 [Sarah Lord](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/author/slord) [2R 2026 - 2027](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/category/2r-2026-2027) In Science, pupils have been learning about the important role of protein in our diet. They enjoyed exploring and tasting a variety of protein-rich foods, including chicken, nuts and yoghurt. Pupils discovered that protein is an essential nutrient that helps our bodies grow, as well as repair and mend muscles and body tissues. A fantastic hands-on learning experience! [Science](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/tag/science) [ Food Tech in 3P](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-09-09-42-food-tech-in-3p) [Performing poetry ](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-09-10-30-performing-poetry) ![Park Community Academy](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/logo/Untitled_design_(9)_(1).png) #### Park Community Academy Mrs J Aaron (Academy Business Lead) 158 Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF 01253 764130 #### Useful Links: - [Vacancies](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/vacancies1) - [Blackpool Education Partnership](https://www.blackpoolteachingschoolalliance.org.uk/) - [Independent Travel Training](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/independent-travel-training) - [Embrace Teaching School Hub](https://www.torview.org/educational-excellence/teaching-school-hub) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ParkCommunityAcademy) - [X](https://twitter.com/PCABlackpool) © Copyright 2025–2026 Park Community Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)