GARGRAVE C.E. (V.C.) PRIMARY SCHOOL

_{The school’s food policy is informed by the national “Healthy” Schools Scheme.}

_{Playtime snacks}

_{A free piece of fruit is available to all Foundation and Key Stage One children at playtime as part of the Government's Fruit and Vegetable scheme.  Fizzy drinks, chocolate, sweets and chewing gum are not allowed.  Older children are permitted to bring a piece of fruit for playtime if they wish.  Children are asked to bring water bottles daily.  These are stored in their classroom and children have free access to them.}

_{School Meals}

_{All children eat their meals together in the school hall, whether school dinner or packed lunch.  Lunches are prepared on the premises and menus are sent home each half term.  Lunch consists of a main meal followed by a choice of healthy pudding or fresh fruit.}

_{We ask that the correct amount of dinner money should be sent to school on a Monday morning in a sealed envelope. Please make sure your child's name and class number and the amount enclosed are clearly marked on this envelope.  Payment can also be made by cheque. Please make these payable to Gargrave Primary School NYCC and again ensure they are in a sealed envelope marked with your child's name and class number.  If you prefer, it is possible to pay for a term or half term in advance and the amount required is printed on the school}

_{newsletter.  Any child wishing to change their lunch option should give half a term’s notice to assist the caterers.}

_{Packed Lunches}

_{If your child prefers to bring a packed lunch please be aware of the following guidelines:}

• _{Food containers should be clearly marked with the child's name and class}

• _{Containers should be sealed and unbreakable (ie no glass bottles, flasks ot cans)}

• _{As part of our Healthy School policy, sweets and fizzy drinks are not allowed}

_{Packed lunches should be brought into school at the start of the day and stored in the child's classroom.}

_{No child who stays at school for dinner will be permitted to leave the school premises during the lunchtime break.  Children are cared for by midday supervisors, both in the dining hall and at playtime until afternoon school commences.}