Below is a sample menu of the food provided by the dining hall. Visit North Lanarkshire Council’s website to see the latest menu choices: School Dinner Menu

Sample Menu                                                                                                              

Main Meal                                                                          £3.10

Sweet and Custard                                                        £0.50

Snack To Go                                                                       £3.10

Fruit Pot                                                                              £0.50

Fruit                                                                                       £0.40

Baked Potato   and Filling                                          £3.10

Milk Plain or Flavoured                                              £0.20

Home baking                                                                     £0.50

Yoghurts                                                                              £0.40

  

The price of a primary school two-course lunch is now £3.10 We understand the impact that this may have on families and we do advise families who are eligible for free school meals to take this up. A free school meal entitlement is up to the value of the school meal price of £3.10 This includes all pupils from P1 to P5 who are entitled to a universal free school meal.

Arrangements for lunch are recorded, each morning, on entry to class. Children can choose from the following-

• School Dinner
• Home Dinner
• Packed Lunch

Pupils who choose to bring packed lunches are requested to bring their packed lunches in suitable containers and also bring drinks in plastic bottles. No glass bottles are permitted. As a health promoting school we ask that parents encourage healthy eating and consider this when preparing packed lunches.

The options for school meals are –

• a main meal
• a ‘snack to go’ (similar to a packed lunch)
• a vegetarian option

Please note, pupils who remain in school during the lunch break, are not permitted to visit the local shop.

Special Diets

Diets required, as a result of a medical condition (a medically prescribed diet e.g. coeliac disease, diabetes, PKU, food allergy or intolerance) can be provided in school. A medically prescribed diet form must be completed by the child’s registered dietician or General Practitioner. Procedures and forms can be accessed online through North Lanarkshire Council’s website, by the school, the catering service or also in some cases by the child’s dietician or doctor. Parents / carers may be asked to supply prescription foods or attend a meeting to discuss the child’s dietary requirements. Some children with additional support needs may require food to be adapted to an appropriate texture and consistency. In this instance, the child’s registered dietician or Speech and Language Therapist will liaise with the Head Teacher and school Catering Service to ensure appropriate food provision. In this case a form will still need to be signed by a medical professional including a Speech and Language Therapist. Any forms that have not been signed by a medical professional will be rejected. The form will be returned to the parent along with a letter stating the reason for the refusal and also they will be issued with a new form.

Any change in the child’s dietary requirements must be advised through a registered dietician or medical practitioner to the Facilities Support Services’ (FSS) Nutritionist. When children move to secondary school or change schools FSS will need to be informed as soon as possible.

Information and application forms for free school meals may be obtained from First Stop shops and can be downloaded from the council website www.northlan.gov.uk

Children of parents / carers receiving Income Support, Job Seeker’s Allowance (income based), and Employment and Support Allowance (income related), Universal Credit (with income below £625 per month) are entitled to a meal without charge.