Lunch & Breaktime
Lunch and break times
At CHJS we realise the importance of free play and socialising for our children. Our extensive outdoor areas have been designed so that children in all year groups can use different types of equipment to develop physical ability. We also have organised games, free play equipment and spaces where children can simply talk or play quietly.
Our aims at lunchtime are
- For pupils to show respect to staff, equipment and each other
- For pupils to play with kindness and consideration
- For pupils to consistently demonstrate the school values
Healthy break time snack
When you are working hard lunchtime can seem an age away. We encourage children to bring a healthy snack at break time which is at 10.45am (fruit, vegetable or healthy cereal bar).
Dinner
Lunch time is from 12.10 to 1.10pm.
Children can either bring a packed lunch or have a hot dinner.
Hot dinners
Dinners are provided by Chartwells Catering and are ordered through the school’s Arbor system. Dinners are cooked at the Infant School and brought to the CHJS kitchen to serve. The menu works on a three-week cycle to make sure there is variety and choice. Dietary requirements can be catered for, If your child requires a Special/Cultural Diet, call into the School Office for information. Please see Chartwells website for more information. https://www.chartwells.co.uk/primaries/
School Meals
In January 2026, Chartwells Catering became our new supplier for our children’s school meals. From now on, the cost of a school meal is £2.75 per day, £13.75 per week.
If you are on income based benefits, call into the School Office with your details (DOB & NI Number), and we can see if you are entitled to Free School Meals.
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