Leopold Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 4AW

0113 8246300

hrsa@hrsaprimary.co.uk

Holy Rosary And St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Excellence & Enjoyment Together in God's Love

School Meals

School meals are £2.90 per pupil per day

Payments can be paid on-line through School Money. Please contact the office for your unique PIN number.

 

Please find enclosed the current School Meal Menu

If your child does not like the meal options on a certain day, please send them in with a packed lunch

Family Dining

At our school, we are proud to offer Family Dining at lunchtime—a special approach that brings students and staff together to share meals in a warm, welcoming environment. Instead of traditional cafeteria lines, children sit at tables setting the table, clearing away chatting and eating together, just like a family would at home. Adults join the tables, model good manners, encourage conversation, and teach students soft skills (like not starting their food until everyone round them has been served) and social etiquette at mealtimes. Meals are served on proper plates with cutlery (no carrying trays), and every child is included, helping to foster a real sense of community and belonging.

Family Dining supports values of respect, responsibility, and togetherness. It helps children build social skills, develop independence, and learn to care for one another. Our staff enjoy spending social time together with their class and can get to know students on a personal level. Sharing food and conversation at the table also strengthens relationships between students and staff, helping to create a positive culture across the school. 

Are you Eligible for Free School Meals?
Children in Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 are all funded to receive free school meals, we therefore encourage all children in those year groups to take a school meal-we have lots of options available and saves the families time and money making those packed lunches!
Parents who make a new claim for universal credit can apply for free school meals by completing the online form on the LCC website: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/council-tax-and-benefits/free-school-meals
We are here to help you & can make a claim on your behalf-call us or pop into the office for any support or advice

Information regarding Free School Meals

Option 1 - Parents charged council tax

Parents who are charged council tax at their address who wish to claim FSM should make a claim using the online standard application form online form.

This is so that both their council tax support and FSM application can be processed at the same time. Also claiming council tax support allows us access to the same systems we used when checking for Housing Benefit claims, resulting in speedier decisions on their application for FSM.

Option 2 - Parents not charged council tax

Those parents who are not charged council tax and are only claiming for FSM (for example parents who are not the lead tenant at the address or parents who live outside of Leeds but whose children attend a Leeds school) should send the FSM only application form. Please speak to the school office for a hard copy.

Parents can hand their FSM claim forms into any One Stop Centre or send them to the following address:

Welfare & Benefits (FSM Claims)

Leeds City Council
Selectapost 15

Leeds,

LS2 8BA

 

Special Dietary Needs

If your child has any allergies or medical dietary needs-please contact the school for a form to complete-we will work with you and Catering Leeds to devise a special menu to suit your child’s needs.

Please note this is not required for any Religious or Food choices eg. Vegetarian, Halal or No Pork options-we will provide your child with an option on the current School Menu

1-Special Dietary Needs-we will require a medical note

2-Complete the enclosed form to return to school

Special Dietary Needs Request Form

Parents Guidance 

Catering Leeds Headteacher Guidance on Special Diets - Nov 22.docx

Appendices 1-5 to accompany Headteacher guidance on Special Diets - Nov 22.docx

3-Once confirmed your child will be provided with a lanyard to wear during meal times to ensure all staff are aware of any allergies

4-Please ensure you provide the school with an updated Epipen plan if applicable


 

Healthy Eating at Home

Follow the enclosed resources that supported the Food for Life booklets sent home:

https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/

 

School Milk

School Milk Is Available For ALL students in Reception and Nursery

If your child is currently under 5, we’re delighted to confirm that we have arranged for them to receive free milk at school, funded by the UK Government’s Nursery Milk Scheme.

When your child turns 5 or if they are already over 5, school will fund the cost of the milk. If you don't want this, please let us know.

A portion of fresh, chilled milk at mid-morning break provides protein, calcium and other vital nutrients, important for your child’s growth and development. It’s also a great way to bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch, re-hydrating your child and helping them to concentrate in class.