Islamia Primary School employs a Healthy Eating Policy as a means of ensuring a healthy body and mind for everyone in our school. We try to make sure that children are not only equipped with stationary and lessons for their learning but food and drink that promotes growth, activity and general wellbeing. This is totally in keeping with the school’s ethos of adhering to the Qur'an and Sunnah.

Allah (swt) has taught us:
“O you who believe! Eat of the good things that We have provided you with, and give thanks to Allah if Him it is that you serve.” (Al-Baqarah, ayah 172).

Snacks or meals provided by the school are healthy and nutritious. Also, the school policy does not permit junk food such as chocolates and crisps for play or lunch time snacks.

All key stage 1 children are provided with a portion of fruit or vegetable every day.

The photograph shows: bananas, apples, tangerines and carrots. The children also receive: baby mange tout, pear, baby cucumbers and tomatoes.
Additionally, reception children receive a free carton of milk each day.

We encourage children to bring a break time snack to be eaten during playtimes. A small snack can help children who feel hungry in between lessons. Chocolates and crisps and other junk foods are not allowed as part of our school policy.

For lunch a child can either bring a packed lunch from home or have a hot meal from the school canteen.

For packed lunch it is recommended that your child brings a meal that will prepare them for the second half a day of learning. A suggestion for a well rounded lunch is a sandwich or, for example, a small pot of pasta, a piece of fruit and a drink. In addition, a healthy sweet snack can also be included.

. School dinners are provided by the catering company Food For Thought. They provide a varied and healthy menu each week. To view a sample menu click here. For school dinners we serve halal meat.

Lunch will always contain a vegetarian option and a dessert. The salad bar consists of: tomato ketchup, grated cheese, bread pieces, coleslaw, tomatoes, pasta, potato salad, lettuce, cucumbers and fruit cocktail. This is available every day.
	On the left we have: lamb curry and rice; a lamb filled tortilla wrap; with green salad and pasta salad. Followed by fruit cocktail in syrup. For dessert: raspberry crumble and custard. Water for some much needed sustainence.
On the right we have: oven-baked fish pieces coated in breadcrumbs; oven-baked chips with boiled sweetcorn. Accompanied by pieces of tomatoes and cucumbers; bread, coleslaw and tomato ketchup. Followed by fruit cocktail in syrup; cake and custard for dessert. A glass of water to quench ones thirst.

A school dinner meal is £1.80 per child per day. Payment will only be taken on Monday’s.
The payment for Term 3 is as below:

Whole Term: £129.60 per child.
First half term: £59.40
Second half term: £70.20
This will cover the second half of this term: 22nd February - 1st April.

If you are receiving benefits then you may be eligible for free school meals. Please contact Brent Council directly for more information. A form can be collected from the school office. Even if you do not live in Brent you have to apply to Brent Council, as your child is attending a Brent school. Free School Meals has to be reapplied for each academic year.

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