Lunch Times in Llanrhidian
Lunch runs from 12:00 (11.50 for Pengwins) until 12:55 each day. Pupils eat their lunch in the canteen. In the Summer months pupils have the option of eating on the school picnic benches outside.
Llanrhidian Primary School is very involved in the “Swansea Health Promoting Schools Scheme”.
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All food and drink prepared for the children during school time is expected to
follow Swansea County Council healthy eating guidelines.
During break times we have a ‘fruit only’ policy. Children may bring a piece of fruit from home to enjoy during Relax and Refuel. We work hard to promote the health and well-being of the children and staff at school.
We ask parents of children who bring a packed lunch to school to make every effort to ensure that the packed lunch contains a healthy eating and drinking selection. This is consistent with our Health Promoting Policy.
All pupils in Reception to Year 6 in Swansea will be offered free school meals from September 2024.
Families from reception to Year 6 do not need to apply for the school meal offer as they will be automatically enrolled at their school. However, families on low income may be eligible for other benefits such as school uniform and money off school trips. In order to assess eligibility for this, an application for free school meals can be made here.
Parents who are confirmed eligible for free school meals still need to apply separately for the school uniform grant.
Further information can also be found on the gov.wales/get help with school costs webpage.
The primary school lunch consists of a freshly cooked two course meal with a drink and this is provided at every school.
These meals meet the nutritional guidelines as required by the Welsh Government's Appetite for Life and it is our aim to make these attractive and appetising to children. There is a three weekly menu which is circulated via schools to all children in the autumn term outlining the choice. School meals can play a very important part in teaching children social skills and introducing them to different eating experiences.
Feeding children good school food is a responsibility we take very seriously.
Did you know?
- we freshly prepare all our meals daily - we do not use leftovers and we do not re-heat our meals
- all our meals comply with the Welsh Government nutritional standards
- vegetables are offered to every pupil, every day
- over 80% of our vegetables, salad and fruit are sourced from the UK
- all our eggs are free range and BEIC Lion Quality
- vegetarian and halal options are available daily, with GP referral special diets can be made available.
Aid to learning
Recent research has shown that a good, healthy meal at lunchtime can help improve pupils attention and response during afternoon lessons.
A well balanced diet
We passionately believe that every child deserves a healthy, well balanced diet. A freshly prepared meal at school goes a long way to achieve this.
Experienced caterers
We are experienced caterers that pride ourselves in maintaining a skilled and caring workforce