School Meals

Dinner Time Arrangements

You have the choice as to how your child spends the mid-day break.

She/he can stay for school dinners, bring a packed lunch or go home for dinners.

Dinner money for the week, £13.50 (£2.70 per day), must be sent to school on a Monday morning.

We have a three option menu for school dinners, including a Halal and Vegetarian option everyday. The meals are cooked at a nearby school and transported to school each day.

If you know your child will be late for school (for example a dental appointment) please contact the school to ensure that the meal is ‘booked’ at the school office by 9.45 a.m.

The children are supervised at dinnertime by Supervisory Assistants who work closely with the teaching staff to ensure smooth transition between sessions. The mid-day break is an important part of the learning process and the supervisors have a vital role to play. Their aim is that everyone has a safe and happy dinnertime, encouraging appropriate behaviour and assisting with the mealtime routines.

High standards of behaviour are expected from the children. Parents will be informed when children are failing to meet the desired standard in the hope that combined action will improve the situation.

As of September 2014, the government will fund schools in England to provide every child in reception, year 1 and year 2 with a hot, nutritious meal at lunch time. The aim is to improve academic attainment and save families money.

Please click here for a copy of the latest menu.

Free School Meals

If you wish to check the entitlement criteria for enabling your child to get Free School Meals please check the document and link below.

Parent/Carer User Guide for Free School Meals

Birmingham council website with additional information

Please click here if you want to apply for Free School Meals

Upcoming Events

Events Calendar

21st November, 2025

Birmingham Hospice Assembly

Children in KS1 and Ks2 will have a special assembly from Birmingham Hospice

21st November, 2025

Flu Vaccinations

Children from Reception to Year 6, with your consent, will be given their nasal flu vaccine. Please ensure you have consented if you wish for your child to be included.   You can find further details here: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/latest-news/immunity-in-the-community-7735

2nd December, 2025

Reception Height & Weight Check

Over two days, children in Reception will have their heights and weights measured by a medical professional. Further details will be sent to parents/carers.

4th December, 2025

Christmas Market

 

9th December, 2025

Rocksteady Concert

Further details to be sent to parents/carers.

12th December, 2025

Y6 Westminster Trip

Dorrington will be heading to The Houses of Parliament for a tour around Westminster.

16th December, 2025

KS1 Nativity

Year 1 & 2 parents and carers are invited to watch their children perform in the Nativity. Please check your e-mails for further details. Please arrive promptly before the show starts to ensure a smooth performance.

16th December, 2025

Reception Nativity

Reception parents and carers are invited to watch their children perform in the Nativity. Please check your e-mails for further details. Please arrive promptly before the show starts to ensure a smooth performance.

22nd December, 2025

Christmas Holidays

The academy will be closed to all pupils.

5th January, 2026

Teacher Training Day

The academy will be closed to all pupils.

6th January, 2026

Spring Term 1 Begins

13th February, 2026

Spring Term 1 Ends

16th February, 2026

Spring Half Term

The academy will be closed to all pupils.

23rd February, 2026

Spring Term 2 Begins

27th March, 2026

Spring Term 2 Ends

30th March, 2026

Easter Holidays

The academy will be closed to all pupils.

13th April, 2026

Summer Term 1 Begins

7th May, 2026

Election Day

The academy will be closed to all pupils.

22nd May, 2026

Summer Term 1 Ends

25th May, 2026

Summer Half Term

The academy will be closed to all pupils.

1st June, 2026

Summer Term 2 Begins

3rd July, 2026

Teacher Training Day – Provisional

The academy will be closed to all pupils.

6th July, 2026

Teacher Training Day – Provisional

The academy will be closed to all pupils.

20th July, 2026

Teacher Training Day

The academy will be closed to all pupils.

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