SCHOOL MEALS
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PRIMARY PUPILS
School meals are catered for by Harrison Catering Service, a long-established catering company who specialise in preparing delicious and nutritious food for young people.
MENUS 2024-2025
Celebration Menus AUTUMN 2024-2025
Booking Hot Meals
The hot lunches for all Primary pupils are available to book via the School Gateway
- There is a two-day lead time (this does not include weekends or bank holidays); so for example bookings for Monday must be completed by Wednesday.
- Our kitchen only prepares food for confirmed orders. All meals are freshly prepared.
- If you do not book a meal for your child please provide them with a packed lunch.
- Refunds or late additions will not be made to any bookings.
- Any child without a booking or a packed lunch, a parent will be called to provide a packed lunch for that day.
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are all entitled to a universal free school meal. Although these do not need to be paid for you are still required to book a lunch for your child via the School Gateway.
All children who are in 3-6 will be charged.
For further information on the School Gateway, please click here.
Please can you ensure that any questions or issues are emailed through to the avaprimary@theacademy.me address, please do not reply to the School Gateway emails, the mailbox is currently unmanned.
Free School Meals
Universal Free School Meals (UIFSM)
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are all entitled to a universal free school meal. Parents are required to make meals selections via the School Gateway.
Free School Meals (Pupil Premium)
Parents and carers receiving certain benefits may be eligible for Free School Meals based on their family circumstances. If you think you may qualify, please complete the application form HERE (or click on image below).
Alternatively, download and complete the Free School Meals Form (below) and email the completed form to freeschoolmeals@theacademy.me.
We strongly encourage eligible parents to apply, even if their child does not intend to have school meals. A successful Free School Meals application not only supports families but also helps the school secure Pupil Premium funding, which is used to enhance classroom resources and provide additional learning support.
Applications for Free School Meals and Pupil Premium are handled confidentially and with sensitivity.
Further information is available on the Buckinghamshire Council website.
Parents who prefer their child to bring a packed lunch to school, are requested to ensure that food is brought in a sturdy container and that drinks are in a secure, unbreakable flask. Containers should be clearly named! All packed lunches should contain a sandwich or suitable alternative and fruit and should not include sweets or fizzy drinks. For further advice on packed lunches please consult your child’s class teacher or learning support assistant.