Icknield Infant and Nursery School

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Lunchtimes

Icknield School has its own kitchen and all meals are prepared and cooked on the premises.  School lunch is an integral part of the school day and the learning process is extended to the dining room.  We encourage the children to eat wisely by providing a well balanced menu, using fresh ingredients.  Each day there is a choice of hot and cold meals.  Payment for meals should be sent to school on Mondays (or the first day of the week your child attends).  Please send all money/cheques in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name, the name of the class teacher and stating the amount enclosed.  Please make cheques payable to Hertfordshire County Council. If you wish you may pay by cheque half termly - in advance.  Credits are given for any meals not taken due to absence and are repaid at the end of each term.  Children may sometimes be entitled to Free School Meals and forms and details are available from the school office.

All children joining Reception Classes have the opportunity to have a school lunch on the new Reception Day held towards the end of the Summer and Autumn terms, and have lunches at school when they stay full time.

Example : School Meals Menu (304KB)

Packed Lunches

If you opt for your child to have a packed lunch, it should be brought to school in an appropriate container - preferably a Tupperware type box with a removable lid to save space at the table.  Lunch Boxes must show your child's name and the name of the class teacher.  Sweets and chocolate bars must not be included as part of your child’s packed lunch.   If you wish your child to change from having school lunch to having a packed lunch each day, or vice versa, we do require a letter from you to that effect, giving one weeks' notice of the change to allow for the kitchen's ordering of supplies.   

Friday Favourites/Wednesday Roasts

Children who have packed lunch can take part in Friday Favourites or Wednesday Roasts or both.  If your child wishes to take part, whatever their choice might be they will be expected to have a school dinner every Friday and / or Wednesday for that particular half term.  Payment for these lunches will  need to be made in full and in advance of the scheme starting.   

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