Catering
School Dinners
Our in-house catering team work hard to provide healthy, balanced lunches for our pupils. It is ensured that at least 5 options per week are homemade and all of our menus meet the School Food Standards. These standards make sure that school lunches always include:
- one or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day
- one or more portions of starchy food, such as bread or pasta every day
- a portion of food containing milk or dairy every day
- a portion of meat or poultry on 3 or more days each week
- oily fish once or more every 3 weeks
They severely restrict foods high in fat, salt and sugar, as well as low quality reformed or reconstituted foods.
Parents can decide whether their children are to have a school meal or bring a packed lunch. School dinners are currently £2.60 per day and must be paid for in advance via ParentPay. If you think you may be entitled to Free School Meals please complete an online application form at www.solihull.gov.uk.
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 can have a free school meal through the Universal Free School Meal offer. If you are unsure regarding anything please ask at the school office.
Click here to see the current menu
Parent Pay
Smiths Wood is a cashless school, everything from water bottles to trips needs to be paid online or at any local shop that displays the PayPoint logo. All new parents will receive an activation letter. It's easy to set up and makes paying more convenient as it is accessible 24 hours a day.
Drinks
Children are encouraged to drink water during the school day. (note no juice, fizzy drinks etc). At the discretion of the classteacher, children may drink water from suitable bottles during the lesson at appropriate points.
Breakfast Club
A free breakfast club operates from 8.30-8.45 each day. This serves toast, cereals and juice. Places are limited, so please contact the school office if you are interested.