At Poulton-le-Sands, your child can choose between a healthy hot meal cooked on site or a packed lunch brought from home. Our talented cook, Lesley, prepares delicious meals every day, and we encourage all children to try them. We want every child to leave school happy and fully fed.
School Dinners
- Cost: £2.50 per meal (for KS2 children; see below for KS1).
- Your child does not need to have a school dinner every day—they will choose their lunch each morning at registration.
- Our menus change every term and run on a three-week rotation. The current menu is published below. You can also call the school office for a copy.
- If there’s something you’d like to see on the menu (within reason), please let the office know.
- Allergies: If your child has any food allergies, please inform the school office. Under Food Information Regulations (effective 14th December 2014), information on all allergens in our meals is available. Please speak to a member of staff at the office or Lesley if you have any concerns.
Please note: All food brought into school, such as birthday cakes or treats, must comply with allergy guidelines.
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday |
Tomato Meatballs Tomato Pasta Bake |
Chicken Bites Cheese Pie |
All Day Breakfast Veggie Breakfast |
| Tuesday |
BBQ Chicken Wrap Quorn BBQ Wrap |
Sausage Roll Veggie Sausage Roll |
Hot Dog Veggie Hot Dog |
| Wednesday |
Chicken Pasta Bake Cheese Pizza |
Chicken Pasta Bake Cheese Pizza |
Chicken Pasta Bake Cheese Pizza |
| Thursday |
Sausage Roast Dinner Roast Chicken Dinner |
Sausage Roast Dinner Roast Chicken Dinner |
Sausage Roast Dinner Roast Chicken Dinner |
| Friday |
Chicken Tikka Fish & Chips |
Mac n Cheese Fishfingers & Chips |
Spaghetti Bolognaise Fish & Chips |
| Available every day |
Wrap or Jacket Potato filled with ham or cheese. Fresh Fruit and Yoghurt for Pudding. |
Universal Free School Meals (KS1)
Since September 2014, the government provides free school meals for all Key Stage 1 children (Reception, Year 1 & Year 2).
If your child is entitled to free meals based on benefits, it is vital to continue claiming them. This helps the school receive Pupil Premium funding, which significantly impacts the education we can provide. If you are unsure, please contact the school office and speak to Miss Coulton.
School Milk Scheme
Our school participates in a school milk scheme, providing a 189ml (1/3 pint) carton of semi-skimmed milk delivered fresh to classrooms every day.
Benefits of School Milk
- Provides essential nutrients such as calcium and protein for strong teeth and bones.
- Helps children stay hydrated and energised, bridging the gap between breakfast and lunch.
Costs
- Free for under-fives, thanks to government subsidies.
- Subsidised at approximately £15 per term for children aged five or older.
How to Register
For children under five:
- Register online at www.coolmilk.com or collect a form from school.
- Register by Tuesday for milk to start the following week.
- Free milk continues until the Friday before your child’s fifth birthday. You will receive a payment request if you wish to continue.
For children over five:
- Register online at www.coolmilk.com or collect a form from school.
- Pay online, by phone, at a local PayPoint, or by cheque in instalments.
- Register by Tuesday for milk to start the following week.
More Information
• Visit www.coolmilk.com/whyschoolmilk for the top ten reasons to drink school milk.
• Contact Cool Milk directly at 0844 854 2913 for support.
