Mount Seskin Community College is proud to offer hot school lunches, in partnership with Glanmore Foods & the Dept of Education.
We are delighted to have been accredited by the Dept Education to offer hot meals and a snack completely free of charge for our students. This year, First Year, our Shaw Class and all students taking part in Lunch Clubs will enjoy a range of hot food provided by our caterers, Glanmore Foods.
Why offer hot lunch?
Vast international research indicates that nutritious lunch increases learning, reduces risk of obesity and poor health. Additionally, having a hot lunch and social time at school with friends makes afternoon attendance and punctuality very easy - and high attendance is the biggest predictor of success in education. We want our students to have the best of lunch so they can make the best of school.
What is our menu offer?
The menu is below and you can see all Glanmore Foods Ingredients, nutritional information and an allergy list here
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Mamma's Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Carrots & Fusilli Pasta
Tex-Mex Chicken Fajita with Peppers
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Irish Beef Burger, Pepper Sauce, Peas & Boiled Potatoes
Cheesy Margherita Pizza Served with Carrots & Peas
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Beef Lasagne with Carrots & Peas
Italian Beef Bolognaise Carrots & Fusilli Pasta
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Mega Yummy Chicken Curry, Peppers & Fluffy Rice
Mexican Chicken Burrito Bowl with Rice & Peppers
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Moroccan Veggie Stew with Chickpeas & Potatoes (Vegan)
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Veggie Curry with Chickpeas & Fluffy Rice (Vegan)
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Lentil and Sweet Potato Bolognaise with Fusilli Pasta (Vegan)
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Bombay Curry with Cauliflower, Butter Beans, Spinach & Potatoes (Vegan)
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Snacks include a mix of all of the following varied across the week:
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Dairy
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Fruit
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Bread / oat
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Other
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Yoghurt / Yoghurt Tube
Cheese Dip
Soft Cheese
Edam Cheese Piece
Pancake
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Sliced Apple
Apple & Carrot
Apple & Blueberries
Seasonal Fruit: Banana / Apple /Satsuma
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Bread Sticks
Brown Plain Scone Brown Fruit Scone
Oatie Crunch
Jacobs Crackers
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Popcorn
Yoghurt Rice Cakes Plain Rice Cakes
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Please note, gluten free meals are available on request also.
What about drinks & other lunch box snacks?
Students should bring a refillable water bottle & can use our fountain over lunch time.
Students enjoying hot lunch and our canteen space can bring extra snacks or their own lunch any day they want - something sensible to eat and always nut-free. We ensure there are no energy or fizzy drinks and no high sugar candy/sweets.
What clubs are on offer at lunch?
Students having lunch enjoy their meal in our canteen hall and can then socialise outside, play sports, use the library or join a range of clubs.
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Every lunchtime
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Basketball on the court informally with friend
Football on the other half of the courtinformally with friends, led by Maria (SCP) We will have balls there ready, no sign up needed
Library open for relaxing / reading / study
Students can chat and socialise outside at the tables/benches
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Monday lunch
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Music Club
Dungeon’s & Dragons
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Tuesday lunch
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Music Club
Boys’ Basketball (indoor)
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Thursday lunch
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Boys’ Football (indoor)
Show Club – Singing and dancing
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Friday lunch
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Art Club room 50
Chess Club
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Who supervises and supports?
Our senior team including Ms Ryan & Mr Ferguson support with school lunches alongside a range of teaching staff and our Special Needs Assistants team.
We are delighted to have a team of student Lunch Leaders helping us from Transition Year and senior cycle every day.
Can I find out more?
If you have a question about school lunches, please contact your child's form tutor or Year Head. If you are a new parent, please contact our reception team at mountseskincc@ddletb.ie