Meals

In Buchanan High School, we operate a cashless system. Pupils get their snacks and lunches from the canteen by putting money on their Young Scot cards. Pupils build up points and receive gifts and offers depending on how much they accumulate. S1 – S6 participate in our cafeteria-style facilities shared with our co-located school, St. Ambrose. Pupils choose from a range of options and sit in their own social groupings. There is always a member of staff in the canteen. Menus are available from the canteen.

Special dietary requirements

School meals are prepared on the premises. Parents wishing to provide their child with a packed lunch may do so.

The availability of special diets.

Diets required as a result of a medical condition (a medically prescribed diet e.g. coelic disease, diabetes, 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 from the child’s school or dietician, or from North Lanarkshire’s catering service. Occasionally, 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.
Special diets required for ethical, religious or cultural reasons should be requested in writing to the Head Teacher, who will liaise with the school catering service.

If you have any concerns regarding our lunchtime arrangements please contact the school.

Children of parents receiving Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income based), Employment & Support Allowance (income related) are entitled to a lunch without charge.

Information and application forms for free school lunches may be obtained from schools, learning & leisure services, area offices and first stop shops and Municipal Buildings Coatbridge. Parents are entitled to receive a clothing grant if they are in receipt of any of the following benefits: Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income based). Employment & Support Allowance (income related), housing benefit, council tax rebate.

 

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