Testimonials from our school community: "Ethos - community feel, caring and compassionate - the phonics programme" reception class parent. "The kind caring nature of all of the staff and a truly holistic approach to learning. " Year 2 class parent. "Hard working and dedicated staff who create a happy environment for all of the children." Year 4 class parent. "The best thing about his school is that we are one community and all teachers try their best to help us and guide us in lessons and throughout the school years." Year 6 Child. "An extremely welcoming school, we were made to feel very welcome from the minute we came into school." Bikeability Team

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School Meals

St. Joseph’s provides an opportunity for all pupils to enjoy a hot cooked lunch each day.

School Meals

School meals are freshly prepared and cooked in-house each day, following the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust Garden Kitchen Menu at a cost of £2.95 per day, £14.75 per week.

We kindly ask parents to pay dinner money every Monday morning on-line for the week ahead. This can be paid in the payments section in Arbor.

Our fantastic kitchen staff get involved with all of our school activities and often get dressed up for theme days.

Meal timings

DayTime
Reception 11.45am – 1.00pm 
Year 1 11.50am – 1.00pm 
Year 2 11.55am – 1.00pm 
KS2 12.00pm – 1.00pm 

Online Payments

All payments for school meals and trips should be paid through the Arbor app. There will be a section for school meals or individual trips where payment can be made.

Should you have any further questions about the online payments system please call in and speak to the office staff who will be happy to assist you.

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