Breakfast
All pupils have access to a free breakfast each morning which is available in the New Building upon entry into school. We do ask that all discarded food/ napkins go into the bins to ensure the school remains free from litter.
Lunch
A wide range of snacks are served during break time and an excellent variety of meals are served in the dining rooms at lunchtime. Food is served in the three dining rooms and students are allocated time for eating and playing within their lunch time. For Health and Safety reasons, students are not allowed to bring hot food into school which has not been cooked in the school’s kitchen.
We are increasingly introducing healthy options to the choices of food on offer. (Details are available on request). The school’s policy is that all Year 7 to 11 students remain on site at lunchtimes.
The school operates a cashless biometric catering system. Students access their catering account using their thumb or finger. The system does not keep images of finger prints and uses strong industry leading encryption techniques for added security. Students are able to bring packed lunches from home and can eat these alongside their friends who may have purchased food from the cafeterias.
Free School Meal Eligibility
As well as helping families on lower incomes, applying for Free School Meals may also assist the school. There are various central and local government grants made to schools which are based upon the number of students attending the school who are eligible for Free School Meals. The way that this works is that the more students who are eligible for Free School Meals attending the school the greater the amount of grant the school receives. This is how the new pupil premium will be distributed to schools. All grants received are spent on staffing and resources to support the learning of our students.
So, by applying for Free School Meals you may also be assisting the school in developing its resources. For further information on eligibility and to apply see here – FREE SCHOOL MEALS
Information about Aspens, who provide our catering can be found via their website (https://www.aspens-services.co.uk/)
Canteen Tariffs and Menus
Deli Kitchen
Streateries
