Please book all meals in advance, online through Arbor. The latest booking for meals is must by the Sunday for the following week.
All meals must be booked even if your child is entitled to free school meals.
Snacks and School Meals at St Peter’s
Break Time Snacks
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Key Stage 1 children (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) receive a free piece of fruit each day as part of the Government’s Fruit for Schools initiative.
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Children who would like a slice of toast at morning break can pay £1.25 per week via the school shop on Arbor.
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All children are welcome to bring their own healthy snack for break time.
✅ Allowed: Fruit or vegetables
❌ Not allowed: Crisps, cake, biscuits or other processed snacks
Infant School Meals (Reception, Year 1 & Year 2)
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal every day.
Our Headteacher strongly encourages all families to take up this offer, as it supports both health and learning.
If your child is in this age group but prefers a packed lunch, please still speak to Miss Roper in the school office if you believe your family may be eligible for Free School Meals (FSM).
Even if a school meal isn’t taken, FSM registration means the school can receive additional funding to support your child.
Junior School Meals (Years 3 to 6)
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School dinners for children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 cost £3.00 per day
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Meals must be pre-booked via Arbor by midnight on Sunday for the week ahead
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All payments should be made online, as we are a cashless school
If you think your child may be eligible for free school meals, please contact Miss Roper in the school office for guidance and support.
Packed Lunch Guidelines
Children who bring a packed lunch to school should follow the guidelines below to help keep everyone safe and healthy:
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Lunches should be brought in a sealed, named plastic lunch box
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Lunch boxes are stored in the classroom until lunchtime
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Please do not send:
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Glass containers
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Fizzy drinks
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Sweets
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Any form of nuts (including spreads like peanut butter or Nutella), as we have children in school with serious nut allergies
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We encourage parents to pack a balanced, nutritious lunch that supports children’s learning and energy levels throughout the day.
Do You Qualify for Free School Meals?
Some families may be eligible to receive Free School Meals (FSM) based on income, benefits, or allowances.
Even if your child prefers to bring a packed lunch, registering for FSM can bring additional funding to the school to support your child.
👉 Click here to check eligibility and apply:
Apply for Free School Meals – Leicestershire County Council
Milk
Cool Milk is in support of Change4life, just go online at www.coolmilk.com
School milk is free of charge for under-fives and subsidised for children aged five and older. All children that wish to receive school milk must register regardless of whether they are aged under or over 5. Please register online at www.coolmilk.com.
