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"Castle School Education Trust is committed to high quality education across the primary, secondary and sixth form key stages. Our schools cover the South Gloucestershire area. We encourage independence within each school within a strong framework of values."

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To report a child's absence for years 7-11 please email dow-studentabsence@cset.co.uk or call 01454 862395.  For 6th Form please call 01454 862333.  

School Meals Menu

Our school meals are provided by Caterlink. We were impressed by the quality of food they provide and their commitment to high quality and locally sourced ingredients.

Caterlink’s menus are nutritionally balanced, full of local flavours and tailored to suit our school. They not only meet, but exceed government guidelines. They will bring lots of fresh ideas to help our students understand healthy eating habits.

Students will purchase food at school and parents can use the SCOPay app for topping up accounts. Please email dow-admin@cset.co.uk if you need any support with accessing your child’s/children’s account.

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Promotions & Special Events

 

Our first theme day on March 12th will be Destination Mexicothis is our first theme day with the new Premium Option, that sells for £3.60 and is open to Free School Meal students at their normal Free School Meal Value of £2.40.

Pie week is Monday 18th- Friday 22nd March

Street food Festival is Tuesday 26th March

 

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12 days of christmas 2023 downend docx.pdf

 

 Free school meals

 

Did you know that your child might be entitled to free school meals?  For more information and details on how to claim, visit www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals 

 Specific Allergy or Dietary Requirements

If your child has a specific allergy or dietary requirement, please let us know.

Caterlink use a wide range of ingredients with many of their products containing various allergens. As such there may be traces of carious allergens present across our product range.

Customers who are intolerant or allergice to certain ingredients are advised to request further information from the Chief/Manager of the kitchen prior to purchase.

Caterlink's trained Allergy Champion (Chief/Manager) will be pleased to tell any student what is in our food, the steps we take to avoid cross-contamination and help assist your child with their choice.

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Biometrics Information

 All school meals are paid for using a biometrics system. For further information please see the following document: Biometrics Information and Opt-In