Playtimes The children have a 15 minute morning break.  We have a lot of space on our site and so play areas are designated for quiet play, ball games and adventure play.  There is a rota to ensure each year group have an opportunity to use every area, each week.

Healthy Snacks Children may bring a healthy snack to eat at playtime.   This is a piece of fresh fruit, vegetable or dried fruit such as raisins and apricots.  If your child finds it difficult to manage a whole apple or orange we suggest you cut it into quarters and wrap in cling film.

Lunchtime Games The Midday Supervisors organise different activities for the children who want them.  These include circus skills, group games, large playground toys and skipping.

Lunchtime Helpers There are various ways in which we encourage the older children to contribute to happy and productive lunchtimes. The Munch Bunch help with packed lunch trolleys. The Solution Seekers are trained Year 6 pupils who help children solve their own minor squabbles (staff will deal with more serious issues). The Game Leaders get out the large play equipment and help children play with it.

Home Dinners The mid-day break is from 12.00 to 13.00 and children who go home for their lunch should return after 12.50.

Packed Lunch We encourage healthy lunches; sweets and chocolate are not permitted. Children’s lunch boxes should be clearly named on the outside to avoid children eating someone else's lunch by mistake.  The lunch staff will supervise the children and encourage them to eat what you have given to them.  You will know if your child has not eaten something because it will come home in their lunchbox – we do not allow them to throw it away. Drinks may be bought in a carton, plastic flask or bottle.  Cans or bottles of fizzy drink should not be included.

School Meals  HC3S provide school dinners and their Web site is http://www.myschoollunch.co.uk/hampshire. The children are able to order their choice of main meal from a selection of 2 items with salad or cooked vegetables, plus a variety of puddings or fruit.  There is a 3 week rotational menu displayed in the Reception area.  The children may order a special meal at Christmas.   Dinner Money We encourage parents to pay monthly or weekly in advance.  This is collected on Monday mornings - £2.00 per day, £10.00 for one week and £40.00 for 4 weeks.   If your child is only staying for one day, it would help the Administrative Officer if the meal could still be paid for on Monday.  Cheques should be made payable to Hampshire County Council and the cheque guarantee number recorded on the back.

Free School Meals If you are receiving Income Support, child tax credit but not entitled to Working Tax Credit all your children are entitled to free school meals and you may obtain a form from the School Office.  You should enquire at DSS Fareham if you feel you may be entitled to this service. It is your responsibility to reapply for Free School Meals each term - it is not automatically renewed and we cannot do this for you.  If you are already receiving Free School Meals we will send you a form from school when you should reapply for free school meals