Food @ St Mary's

How to order

Our school canteen is operated by parent volunteers and is open on Fridays at first lunchtime.

Families can order online using the Compass app or by writing their choices on a paper bag and bringing it to school with cash for payment. Students place these order bags in lunch tubs in their classroom which are then delivered to the canteen for preparation.

Reusable lunch order bags are available for purchase through the Canteen. 

Daily break times

Beginning of school day - 8:45am

First lunch break - 10:45am – 11:15am

Second lunch break - 1:05pm – 1:35pm

End of school day - 3:05pm

Food allergies may range from an intolerance (mild) to life threatening. Support of students includes:

• The school will share information regarding dietary issues with staff; staff will undertake regular training (including Anaphylaxis); and procedures will be developed.
• Parents supplying information regarding any known food allergies including dairy and nuts at the time of enrolment. For extreme allergies an Anaphylaxis Action Plan is required, and this information is used to prepare an individual plan for the child to support their safety.
• The discouragement of students sharing food (lunches etc) by their teachers.
• Families contacting the class teacher if providing food for their child’s birthday celebrations.

Not all allergies are known at the time of enrolment or sometimes a child will ‘grow out’ of a condition therefore families are requested to provide updates to the school and this information is shared with all staff.