Packed Lunches
Hillyfield has its own School Food Policy that we are very proud of. The kitchens at the Park and Hill are working hard to ensure children have a balanced lunch throughout the week. Please help your children to create the habit of a healthier lifestyle in the school and at home too.
Foods that can be included in a packed lunch
• Fruit and Vegetables - at least one portion of fruit and one portion of vegetables or salad.
• Non-dairy source of protein - meat, fish, egg, beans or pulses such as lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas, hummus and falafel.
• A starchy food like bread, pasta, rice, couscous, noodles, potatoes or other types of cereals. • Dairy foods such as milk, cheese, yogurt, fromage frais
• Drinks - Water only. A slice of lemon, cucumber, fruits or mint leaves are acceptable.
Food that should NOT be included in a packed-lunch
• High fat, high salt, high sugar snacks
• Confectionery such as chocolate bars, sweets and chewing gum.
• Fizzy / sugary drinks or fruit flavoured squash.
School Meals
At Hillyfield, a high proportion of our children choose to eat school lunch. The children can avail of a range of options on a daily basis and have access to an extensive salad bar and a variety of fresh fruit every day.
If you think you may be entitled to free school meals please see the Waltham Forest website for more information and how to apply: https://walthamforest.gov.uk/content/free-school-meals
Our kitchen has a 5 hygiene rating.
                                                 
                        
                                                                                                                         
We offer a wide variety of salad options daily to accompany our main meals. Please see below for the choices available.
