School Dinners

At Garden City Academy, we are proud to provide freshly prepared meals in-house through REAch Eat, the catering Service of the REAch2 Academy Trust. 

Our school meals are designed to be nutritious, balanced and enjoyable, offering children a variety of healthy options each day.

Ordering School Meals

Children order their lunch each morning during registration.

The current cost of a school meal is £2.45 per day.

Parents and carers of children who are not eligible for Free School Meals should ensure that their child's meal account is topped up via Arbor. Meals should be paid for in advance, and accounts should remain in credit wherever possible.

Free School Meals

Your child may be eligible for benefit-related Free School Meals if you receive certain qualifying benefits.

Even if your child is currently receiving a free meal through another scheme, it is important to check whether they qualify for benefit-related Free School Meals. Registering may provide additional funding for the school through the Pupil Premium, helping us to offer further support and opportunities for pupils.

You can check your eligibility and apply through Hertfordshire County Council Free School Meals. [https://ww...meals.aspx]

Universal Infant Free School Meals

All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to receive a free school meal each day under the Government's Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme.

If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 and you believe you may qualify for benefit-related Free School Meals, we still encourage you to apply. This enables the school to access additional funding that can be used to support children's learning and wellbeing.

Special Dietary Requirements

We can cater for a range of medical, cultural and religious dietary requirements. If your child has a food allergy, intolerance or specific dietary need, please contact the school office so that appropriate arrangements can be discussed with our catering team.

Packed Lunches

Children are welcome to bring a healthy packed lunch from home. We encourage parents and carers to provide a balanced meal and avoid sweets, chocolate, fizzy drinks and nut-based products to help us maintain a healthy and safe environment for all pupils.

For further information about school meals or Free School Meal eligibility, please contact the school office.