School Meals

Primary School Lunches

Lunch time is an important aspect of the school day.  Not only does it provide children with a nutritionally balanced meal, it enhances their social and personal development.

How does my child choose their lunch?

In class first thing in the morning children select their meal using the Smart Board. Meal options are displayed, and a choice is made by touching the chosen option shown on the Smart board. The teacher will explain to children the menu options available on the day, but it is helpful for parents of the younger children to discuss this with them before they arrive in school.

The School Catering Service provides good-value meals at our schools using carefully sourced quality ingredients. There is always a wide selection of options available from the menu. The menu and helpful information can be found via this link https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/meals/primary-school-meals/

Children with medically prescribed dietary requirements

The school should be advised of any food allergies or medically prescribed dietary support during the school induction process (both primary schools and academies) or when a condition is identified.

If the child is affected and attends a primary school, the will be required to complete the online form to let us know about their dietary requirements, and request special or modified diet.

Request Special or Modified Diet

If the parent/carer can't complete the online form a paper copy can be requested from the school office, and this can be provided by contacting the email below.

Parents and carers of pupils with medically prescribed dietary needs can view allergens contained in any food item on the current primary school menus.

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/assistance/free-school-meals/  

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/meals/medically-prescribed-and-special-diets/

The School Management Team and the Catering staff will be happy to discuss your requirements. In the meantime, if you require dietary information, please email medicallyprescribeddietarysupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.

Special Events and Celebrations

The children enjoy eating together and we encourage learning and wellbeing during lunchtime. Occasionally we celebrate special dates and encourage all children to participate.

If your child is going along on a school trip the school catering service can provide a nutritious packed lunch for the occasion and this includes children who qualify for free school meals.

How Much does a Primary School Meal Cost?

The current price of a Primary school meal can be found via the following link -

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/meals/primary-school-meals/

How do I pay for School lunches?

Lunches are provided free of charge for pupils from P1 to P5.

Paying for School lunches is very easy to do online.

It is very important to keep this account in credit as failure to do so triggers a time-consuming debt recovery process for the School and Catering service. We aim to support the wider Authority to be debt free and require your support in this by ensuring you top-up your account before sending a child for school meals.

Online payments system

We are encouraging parents/carers to register for online school payments to eliminate handling of cash. Parentsportal.scot is the recommended way to register to access all school payments including school meals.

Parentsportal.scot is securely linked to a myAberdeenshire account and to register follow this link https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/parents-portal/

If you are having difficulty making payments, please contact the school office as we are here to support families and will do whatever we can to assist you.

Free School Meals Information

Am I entitled to free school meals?

Click on the link to find information that explains the free school entitlement and how to go about it.  

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/assistance/free-school-meals/

If you have difficulties obtaining access to free school meals, please speak with your school and we will work together to provide assistance.

If you require any further information regarding School Catering, please contact - schoolmeals@aberdeenshire.gov.uk