School lunches

Breakfast service in primary schools

All primary‑aged pupils can have a free breakfast at school.

Breakfast is available each school day 8.15am to 8.45am and helps children start the day ready to learn.

The breakfast menu includes:

• cereal
• toast
• fresh fruit
• milk

Breakfast menus include nutritionally balanced meals in line with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020. If your child has an allergy or special dietary need, please speak to your child’s school.

Primary school lunches

Our new 2026 to 2027 primary school lunch menu starts on Monday 24 August 2026.

Each day, we offer:

• two hot main meal choices, including a vegetarian option
• a sandwich option
• seasonal fresh fruit
• a vegetable side and salad choice
• soup or dessert, depending on the day

Menus are planned to give children familiar favourites while encouraging healthy choices. All meals meet the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020.

We display allergen information and nutritional content for lunchtime menu items. This information is as accurate as possible and should be used as a guide.

Please note that menus may occasionally change due to ingredient availability from suppliers.

School meal prices

• free school meals are available for all pupils in Primary 1 to 5
• pupils in Primary 6 and 7 pay £2.71 per meal

If your child is in Primary 6 or 7, they may still qualify for free school meals.

Waste warriors – Tackling food waste in primary schools

Our Facility Services team has joined forces with Education Resources to launch a new food waste initiative in local primary schools.

Pupils, known as ‘Waste Warriors,’ work alongside school catering staff to help cut down on food waste and raise awareness. Wearing high-vis vests and using learning materials from Zero Waste Scotland, these pupils encourage their peers to finish their meals and keep an eye on how much food is being left behind. Meanwhile, catering staff keep track of any waste from preparing and serving meals.

The programme helps children understand the importance of not wasting food and encourages better eating habits.

You can watch our YouTube video to find out more.

Share your feedback

You can comment on school meals by emailing gofreshclub@southlanarkshire.gov.uk or by completing a school meals comments card.