Thringstone Primary School

School Meals

Healthy, nutritious food plays an important part in helping children learn, grow and thrive. We're proud to have an on-site kitchen where fresh school meals are prepared each day.

Our meals are provided by Caterlink, offering a varied three-week menu with balanced hot meals, vegetarian options and daily alternatives such as jacket potatoes, fresh fruit and salad. Menus are reviewed regularly to ensure children continue to enjoy a wide range of healthy choices.

Our current menu is available below.

Free School Meals

All children in Foundation Stage, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal through the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme.

Children in Key Stage 2 can also enjoy a school meal each day. Meals should be paid for in advance, preferably through ParentPay. If you need the current meal price, please contact the school office.

Some families may also be entitled to benefits-related Free School Meals. If you think you may be eligible, we encourage you to apply, as this can also provide additional funding to support your child's education through Pupil Premium.

Packed Lunch

Children are welcome to bring a packed lunch from home.

We ask that packed lunches support healthy eating and include a drink in a refillable plastic bottle or flask. Please do not send fizzy drinks, cans or glass bottles into school.

Water
Fresh drinking water is available throughout the day. Children should bring a named refillable water bottle, which they can top up during the school day.

Break

Children in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 receive a free piece of fresh fruit each day through the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme, so they do not need to bring an additional snack but can do if they wish.

Children in Key Stage 2 may bring a healthy snack for morning break. We ask that snacks are brought in a named container and that sweets are not brought into school.