Food at School
Food at School
We promote the message that there are no ‘bad’ foods, but that some foods are only eaten sometimes. Our children cook and work with food in the science, design technology and personal, social and health education curriculum. Good hygiene is always stressed and reinforced in these sessions.
The current food menu can be found here:
Autumn 2 & Spring Term Menu 2024
Healthy Eating Initiatives
St Aidan’s promotes healthy eating attitudes through the following initiatives:
a. Fruit and vegetable scheme (primary)
We give KS1 and Foundation stage children fruit and vegetables daily, at the morning break, through the Government’s fruit and vegetable scheme.
b. Eating environment
Children eat lunch together in our hall. We work to make this a welcoming eating environment and encourage good manners, positive social interaction and we encourage healthy eating choices.
c. Water provision
Sufficient hydration is essential for effective learning. Staff encourage pupils to bring a water bottle to school every day and to drink water regularly throughout the day. There is a water dispenser in the staff room and two drinking fountains in the playground.
d. Packed lunches
The lunch time team monitor the content of packed lunches and relay any concerns about inappropriate food to staff and parents.
School Meals
School lunch for all those who want it is made daily, using fresh ingredients, in our kitchen. There is always a choice of either a meat or vegetarian meal. The menu changes daily, on a two week rolling schedule. This is published at the beginning of term in Headlines and on the website. There is a salad and fruit bar from which children can serve themselves.
St Aidan’s and our kitchen team are committed to providing alternative food for pupils with medically proven food allergies. Parents or carers must inform the school about any such allergies in writing, providing evidence, e.g. a letter from their GP or hospital.