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Snacks and Lunches

Please ensure that your child
has eaten a healthy breakfast
before their arrival at school.
This is important for their
well being and concentration
levels as their mid morning
snack break is not until
10:30am every day.
The children are always
seated together and closely
supervised by their teachers
during meal times, not only
to ensure their safety but to
promote the development of
their independence skills, table manners and communication skills.
Snacks: Recommended mid morning snacks include fruit or chopped
vegetables. These should be prepared at home and brought to school
to share with classmates. This time is an important social learning
experience promoting sharing, listening and interaction. As we have
children in school who have severe allergies to nuts, the school
operates as a ‘nut-free’ zone.
Lunch: Lunch can be provided by parents/guardians or ordered directly
from the school canteen.
If you choose to prepare your child’s lunch, this should be brought to
school in a sealed microwave safe container (non-glass ) and cutlery
provided when necessary. A nutritious, balanced meal is recommended
and one which avoids excessively sweet desserts, such as chocolate,
and fizzy drinks.
For parents wishing to purchase a hot balanced meal from the school
canteen, this can be arranged by e-mailing our Canteen Manager, Ms
Christiana Zografou: canteen@byroncollege.gr. The monthly menu is
posted on the school website: www.byroncollege.gr/parents/canteen.
Payment should be made directly to the Canteen Manager.
Please ensure that your child knows, on a daily basis, whether they will
be eating a meal from the canteen or they have a meal in their bag.

Celebrating Birthdays/Namedays
If you wish to send a treat for your child’s birthday or nameday to
school, we recommend individual portions i.e. cupcakes. If you provide
a whole cake, please send in paper plates, plastic spoons etc.
A reminder that any treat must not contain nuts or alcohol.