Our excellent school meals are cooked on the premises and are served cafeteria style. There are always several choices, plus a very popular salad bar and a baked potato/pasta pot option every day. Please view the Derbyshire County Council website for details of the menu.
The cost of school meals is shared through newsletters, with ParentPay being used for all financial transactions.
All children in Reception, Y1 and Y2 are entitled to a free school meal. Children are also able to bring packed lunches if they wish, but please ensure that these are healthy and nutritious as a poor lunch has a detrimental effect on children’s learning.
Children from families with a low income may be eligible for free school meals and Pupil Premium funding. Even if your child is in Reception or Key Stage 1 and you do not pay for their meals, by applying for free school meals your child may receive additional funding, which will provide additional resources for your child.
You can check if you qualify or apply for free school meals online, by telephoning 01629 536400, or by contacting the school office staff who will be pleased to help you.
We Strive to be a Healthy School At New Mills Primary School, we believe that healthy bodies are as important as healthy minds.
We are part of the National Fruit Scheme, which means that all children up to 7 years old receive a free piece of fruit each day – bananas, satsumas, apples, carrots, sometimes tomatoes and strawberries.
Children in Key Stage 2 are encouraged to bring fruit to school for a snack. We also have a healthy tuck shop which is run twice a week for KS2.
To make sure our children have plenty of exercise, we employ the services of a qualified and dedicated Sports Leader. We aim to provide a minimum of two hours physical activity per week. The trim trails and scooting on the playgrounds also encourage physical activity at playtimes.
