School Meals
The school meal provider is Caterlink
The cost (currently) is £3.40 per day. Meal choice is on a 3-week rotation. Please discuss the menu with your child in the morning, allowing them to make a choice of the main meal, vegetarian or jacket potato, before they come to school. This enables them to be prepared when asked their preference.
A sample menu can be viewed here.
Due to the introduction of Universal Free School Meals, all Key Stage 1 children (Years R - 2) are eligible for a school lunch every day. Please speak to Miss Dodge if you would like more information.
Your child may be entitled to free school meals if parents are in receipt of certain benefits, such as Income Support. Further information is available online at: www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/free-school-meals
If your child is eligible for free school meals, we would urge you to apply, even if he / she is in KS1 and therefore in receipt of Universal Free School Meals. Additional funding for school, Pupil Premium, is allocated for children recorded as in receipt of free school meals.
Packed lunches
Children are welcome to bring a packed lunch from home. We encourage families to include healthy, balanced options, as nutritious foods support children's concentration, energy levels and overall wellbeing throughout the school day. A healthy lunch can help improve mood and focus, giving pupils the best chance to thrive in their learning. Great packed lunch choices include wholegrain sandwiches or wraps with protein fillings (such as chicken, egg, cheese or hummus), fresh fruit or vegetable sticks, yogurt, and a bottle of water. We kindly ask that fizzy drinks, sweets and chocolate bars are avoided. Thank you for helping us promote healthy habits for life.