School Meals
Our School Cook and Catering Assistant are our marvellous, these ladies work incredibly hard to provide us with delicious and nutritious meals every day!
All of our produce is sourced from local suppliers so that we create the tastiest meals using the freshest ingredients. As well as the mouth watering Hot Dinners or scrumptious Jacket Potatoes with a selection of fillings, children can also choose a School Lunchbox. Children love the Lunchbox where they can choose a sandwich or roll, a savoury accompaniment or pasta, salad pot and other items. There is always a salad bar, fresh fruit and fresh bread available daily.
Please find our latest School Menu at the bottom of this page.
The Benefits of a School Meal
The benefits for Children receiving a school meal is evidenced by:
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Offering a variety of different foods for children to try;
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Ensuring that children receive at least one healthy meal each day;
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Supporting a healthy immune system;
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Improves concentration and reduces tireness;
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Contributes to positive behaviour and learning engagement;
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Increases educational attainment and progress;
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Supports Healthy Eating habits;
School Meal Cost
Our School Meals are priced at £2.30 a day (£11.50 per week) and this can be paid online through our parent App 'Arbor', if you need a link for this please contact the school office.
If your child is eligible for Free School Meals or Universal Free School Meals you don't pay a penny! Please see below for further information.
Dietary Requirements
If your child has any dietary requirements that you would like to discuss with our catering team, they always happy to speak with you, please ask at the school office and we can put you in touch with them.
Universal Free School Meals for Reception, Year 1 & Year 2
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals, so please make sure your child benefits from our wonderful meals, all they need to do is inform their Class Teacher at Registration.
Free School Meals
Could you eligible for Free School Meals?
Even if you are in receipt of the Universal Free School Meals, you can still make an application to Suffolk County Council, as this generates a huge amount of additional funding for the school which we use to benefit your child providing additional support, resources and subsidising educational visits and residentials trips.
Application is online, quick and confidential. If you are eligible Suffolk County Council will inform us immediately and you won't need to do anything further.
Apply online for an immediate response or call 0345 606 6067 or email:
freeschoolmeals@suffolk.gov.uk
Cleveley's Butchers providing quality meat
Cleveley's have been producing and supplying high quality products to restaurants and hotels for three generations. From humble beginnings as a small independent farm, they have grown and developed the family run business over the last 50 years. We love what they do endeavoring to supply the finest quality meat products at competitive prices, coupled with the highest standards of customer care.
Mel's Fruits & Veg supplying freshest groceries
Only supply the best quality products which are in season and available on a daily basis, making for a higher quality products and fresher fruit and vegetables. They supply a wide and comprehensive range of fruit and vegetables including exotic fruits and vegetables from an established network of suppliers.
Thomas Ridley Food delivering our store cupboard supplies
Thomas Ridley are passionate about delivering the best to caterers in the education sector, working hard to provide a number of products, resources and services to help our school and are committed in encouraging and promoting the benefits of a balanced diet to children and young people.