School meals
Menu and price for primary and special schools
The current menu is available in primary and special schools from September 2021 to July 2022.
Schools may make changes to their menu, for example where the menu is linked to the curriculum.
There are three menus that rotate on a weekly basis:
Week one starts at the beginning of each new term and after each school holiday, followed by week two, week three, and then returning to week one.
Primary school meal prices
A top quality, fresh and nutritious 2 course meal and drink costs £2.20 per day from September.
Infant meals are free.
How to pay
Dinner money is collected weekly in schools on a Monday.
Some schools have online lunch payment systems. Please check with your child's school.
Parents / carers can also pay by cheque, made payable to South Tyneside Council.