St Mary's Lewisham CE Primary School

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School Meals

We would like the children to make a firm, regular commitment to school dinners or packed lunch.
Children may only change their meal option half termly.

​All pupils from Reception to Year 2 are entitled to Universal Free School Meals. However, the school would ask you to indicate your child’s choice as some children may prefer to bring a packed lunch.

School Meals are prepared on site every day by our catering company - Caterlink. 

Click here to see the latest Caterlink menu 

From September 2023 the Mayor of London has announced that all primary school children who attend state schools in London will receive a full, nutritious meal. This means that children in Years 3 to 6 will also receive a school meal every day at no charge for the full academic year. Please inform the school office if you would prefer to send your child to school with a packed lunch, so that we can prepare the correct number of school meals each day.

Free School Meals

If your child is entitled to Free School Meals please apply by clicking on the link to
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https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/student-pupil-support/free-school-meals-and-extra-support-for-your-child​

For more information on how to apply, click here.
 

Packed Lunches

We encourage children to bring in healthy packed lunches. This can consist of sandwiches, pasta or a roll, along with healthy snack bars, fruit and a yoghurt. Children are also encouraged to bring a refillable bottle of water.
As part of our healthy eating practice, the school does not allow the following items as part of a child’s packed lunch:
  • fizzy drink, sports drinks or juice
  • chocolate or sweets
  • large packets of biscuits
If you need any further guidance about healthy packed lunch please contact the school office or visit the following websites:
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/childhealth6-15/Pages/Lighterlunchboxes.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/healthy-lunchbox-picnic.aspx
http://www.childrensfoodtrust.org.uk/parents/schoolfood/packedlunches