Pallister Park Primary School

School Meals

Eat Smart for a Healthy Start

Children are given an excellent choice of food, both hot and cold. Every menu is planned to be balanced, varied and healthy.

Meals are served between 11.30 and 1.00pm across the whole school. Year groups have dedicated times and are able to choose from a range of options with jacket potato, salad bar and sandwiches on offer each day.

How it works

Ordering, payment and timing

Cost

£12.00 per week (£2.40 per day). Payment is due on Monday morning, or the first day of the school week.

Lunchtime

Meals are served on a cafeteria system between 11.30am and 1.00pm.

Choosing

At the start of each half term, children choose either a school meal or a packed lunch.

Dietary needs

All menu options are catered for religious and special dietary requirements. Please contact school to arrange adjustments for your child.

Free school meals

Could your child receive a free school meal?

All Key Stage 1 children (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) receive a free school dinner as part of the Government’s Universal Free School Meals initiative.

However, even if your KS1 child already receives a free meal, we strongly encourage you to apply for Free School Meals eligibility if you think you may qualify. Our school’s Pupil Premium grant — which funds vital additional support for children — is directly linked to the number of pupils registered as eligible for FSM. Your application makes a real difference.

To check eligibility, send the following details to contactus@oc1st.co.uk or call us on 01642 242174. A check will be carried out and you will be advised of the outcome.

What to send us

1

Parent’s full name

2

Parent’s date of birth

3

Parent’s National Insurance number

4

Child’s full name

5

Up-to-date home address

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Sample menus

Sample Menus

Each week offers two hot main options daily, one of which is always vegetarian (marked V), plus a selection of seasonal vegetables, a daily dessert, and a range of cold options available every day. The menus below are sample menus;

Week 1

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Option 1Baked sausages with mashed potatoChicken curry and rice with naan breadRoast chicken and stuffing with oven roasted garlic and herb potatoesMinced beef pie with boiled potatoesSalmon nugget / salmon finger and fish fingers with chips
Option 2 (V)Pasta bolognaise with crusty breadHomemade pizza with oven roasted wedgesOmelettes with oven roasted potatoesTomato wholegrain pasta bake and garlic breadQuorn Cottage Pie
SidesSelection of seasonal vegetables
DessertApple sponge and custardBakewell tart and custardPeach flapjackIce cream with fruit compote or fruit jellyFeathered sponge and custard

Week 2

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Option 1Chicken AlfredoHomemade cottage pieToad in the hole with mashed potatoMinced beef and dumplings with mashed potatoBattered fish or fish portion and chips
Option 2 (V)Pizza wrap with oven roasted wedgesQuorn burger in a bun with roast potatoesMacaroni cheese with crusty breadCurry and rice with naan breadCheese and tomato crustless quiche with chips
SidesSelection of seasonal vegetables
DessertSteamed eve’s pudding and custardJam shortbread fingersBeetroot chocolate browniePear crumble and custardHomemade biscuits

Week 3

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Option 1Pasta beef bolognaise with garlic breadChicken and vegetable pie with boiled potatoesRoast chicken in gravy with mashed potatoBurger in a bun with oven roasted wedgesFish portion and fish fingers with chips
Option 2 (V)Homemade cheese pasty or roll with mashed potatoChilli con carne and riceLasagne and crusty breadSingapore Quorn noodlesWholegrain tomato and basil pasta bake with garlic bread
SidesSelection of seasonal vegetables
DessertFruit sponge and custardFruit cheesecakeApple and banana cakeSteamed chocolate sponge and custardApple oaty flapjack

Also available every day

Jacket potato — cheese, tuna mayo or plain

Fresh salad bar

Sandwiches or wraps

Cheese and crackers

Fresh fruit

Sliced bread and fruit jelly

Questions about school meals or dietary requirements? Call us on 01642 242174 or email pkcontactus@oc1st.co.uk