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Schools begin free meals scheme | Schools begin free meals scheme |
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Primary pupils are starting to receive free school meals as part of a pilot project in five parts of Scotland. | Primary pupils are starting to receive free school meals as part of a pilot project in five parts of Scotland. |
The six-month scheme for all P1 to P3 pupils will get under way in Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. | |
They will be followed in the coming days and weeks by schools in East Ayrshire, Fife and the Borders. | They will be followed in the coming days and weeks by schools in East Ayrshire, Fife and the Borders. |
The Scottish Government has invested £5m in the pilot scheme, with about 8,500 additional pupils expected to take up the offer in Glasgow alone. | The Scottish Government has invested £5m in the pilot scheme, with about 8,500 additional pupils expected to take up the offer in Glasgow alone. |
The city already has free fruit, milk and mains-fed water coolers in its schools. | The city already has free fruit, milk and mains-fed water coolers in its schools. |
Bailie Gordon Matheson, executive member for education and social renewal, was delighted that Glasgow was one of the five local authorities to be part of the free lunch trial. | Bailie Gordon Matheson, executive member for education and social renewal, was delighted that Glasgow was one of the five local authorities to be part of the free lunch trial. |
Meal choice | Meal choice |
He said: "This pilot is yet another way for our pupils to get involved in Glasgow's healthy eating effort and for free. | He said: "This pilot is yet another way for our pupils to get involved in Glasgow's healthy eating effort and for free. |
"There is currently around a 65% uptake of primary school meals and it is envisaged that during the trial this will rise to around 85%. | "There is currently around a 65% uptake of primary school meals and it is envisaged that during the trial this will rise to around 85%. |
"My hope is that both parents and pupils will benefit from this initiative and will use this opportunity for a healthy, nutritious and hot meal each lunchtime." | "My hope is that both parents and pupils will benefit from this initiative and will use this opportunity for a healthy, nutritious and hot meal each lunchtime." |
Children in P1, 2 and 3 will be encouraged to choose a three course meal including soup and bread, a main meal choice, fruit, yoghurt and drinks including milk, water and fruit juice. | Children in P1, 2 and 3 will be encouraged to choose a three course meal including soup and bread, a main meal choice, fruit, yoghurt and drinks including milk, water and fruit juice. |