School Lunches
NUTS & SHELLFISH: We have some children who have a serious nut/shellfish allergy and so we ask that parents do not send their children in with any product containing nuts (e.g. peanut butter or Nutella) or shellfish.
School Lunches
We are delighted to be working with The Pantry as our new school catering provider.
The Pantry is passionate about providing high-quality food made from carefully sourced ingredients, with clear traceability from farm to fork. Their menus are nutritionally balanced, filling, and appetising.
Children can look forward to:
- Menus made with over 75% freshly prepared ingredients
- Two portions of vegetables served with every meal
- Freshly made bread baked daily
- Unlimited visits to the salad bar, featuring a variety of fresh options
- Nutritious homemade dishes, including the special recipe Pantry Tomato Sauce, which is used in many of their dishes and contains 6 hidden herbs and veggies – supercharging school lunches with the nutrients children need to support growth and development
- Freshly baked desserts containing at least 50% fruit or vegetables – and they still taste like a treat!
- Exciting theme days, competitions, promotions and special events throughout the year
If you need assistance with your account or ordering a meal, please contact the Pantry directly: https://www.thepantrycatering.co.uk/contact.php
Lunches
As a school we are proud of our Healthy Schools Award. Children can have either a hot meal or a packed lunch.
Packed Lunches
For packed lunches we suggest may include the following items:
- Sandwiches
- Salad
- Vegetable sticks
- Fruit
- Yoghurt
- A small treat
- Water to drink
- We do not allow fizzy drinks or sweets in school.
Here is a guide to healthy snacks:
Our Healthy Eating Policy and Healthy Lunchbox Guide are also attached below, and please refer to this for suggestions on what to pack in your child's packed lunch.
Milk Scheme
Did you know our school has a school milk scheme?
By registering your child for our school milk scheme they will receive a 189ml (third of a pint) carton of semi-skimmed milk every day. This is delivered fresh and chilled to their classroom every day.
“How much does it cost?”
Thanks to government subsidies, school milk is free for all under-fives and is subsided at around £15 a term for children aged five or older.
“Why should I register my child?”
School milk provides your child with essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, for strong, healthy teeth and bones. It is also rehydrating and energy boosting, helping to bridge the long gap between breakfast and lunch so children stay focused.
“How do I register my child?”
If your child is under five:
- Go to www.coolmilk.com or pick up a form from school.
- Just register by a Tuesday for your child’s free milk to start the following week.
- Free milk will continue until the Friday before your child’s fifth birthday. You will receive a payment request three weeks before this time- if you wish for your child to continue to receive school milk simply make a payment.
If your child is over five:
- Go to www.coolmilk.com or pick up a form from school.
- Pay Cool Milk online, over the phone, at a local PayPoint or by cheque in instalments to suit you. If registering online you can pay straight away, if using a registration form you will need to wait to receive a payment request.
- Just pay by a Tuesday for your child’s milk to start the following week.
“How do I find out more?”
Visit www.coolmilk.com or contact Cool Milk directly on 0844 854 2913.
