School Lunches

Newtonmore Primary School, under the direction of Highland CouncilHighland Council Catering Service operates a cashless catering system for school meals.  We use an electronic web based system called Ipayimpact.   Pupils order their lunch each morning.  Parents/carers need to register for the system – then will be able to see meals chosen by pupils, see up to date meal account balances, and make payment for school meals on line.

School meals for Primary 6 and 7 are £2.40 and Secondary meals are £2.65.  School meals for children in Early Years and Primary 1 to 5 are free. 

Highland Council school meals are designed to promote healthy eating and the menus can be found below.  Healthy Snacks are given to our nursery pupils and we encourage all pupils to bring fruit for break-time. 

https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/22863/primary_and_early_years_3-choice_grab_n_go_menu

Packed Lunches

Children may bring packed lunches to school and these will be eaten in the school hall under supervision. Highland Council has recommendations regarding the types of containers in which packed lunches are to be carried.  These recommendations are designed for the safety and protection of pupils in school.  It is hoped that parents will find it convenient to support these recommendations:

·         All food must be carried in a semi-rigid container with a secure lid e.g. Tupperware, ice cream containers or similar.  Containers should be clearly     marked with the name of the pupil.

·         Glass bottles or containers are not permitted under the Health and Safety regulations.

·         Vacuum flasks containing hot liquid are not permitted because of the danger of scalding.

·         Aerated drinks in cans or bottles are not permissible.

·         Water will be available.

·         The Authority cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to packed meals or their containers.

Free School Meals

Free School Meals are provided on the basis of the applicant being in receipt of Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance. 

1.Primary 1 to 5 Free School Meals are a Scottish government funded initiative.  

2.Primary 1 to 5 children are only entitled to a school meal at lunchtime – parents and carers need to provide pupils with money for any other service provision in school such as morning break or breakfast.

3.There is no application process involved.

4.Parents and carers of Primary 1 to 5 children still need to apply for clothing grants where applicable.

5.Parents and carers of children in Primary 6 to 7 if entitled still need to apply for Free School Meals following the usual process. If you wish to apply for free meals please visit the following link https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/899/schools_-_grants_and_benefits/10/free_school_meals_and_assistance_with_clothing

6.For medically confirmed special diets, applications need to be completed and returned to the Head Teacher.