|  Here at Malbank School & Sixth Form College we take healthy eating very seriously and are committed to providing nutritionally balanced food for pupils and staff, this is reflected in the quality of our two school canteens and the food provided there.
The challenges the school faces of having relatively small canteen sizes to pupil proportion, means that we also sell a range of foods that are suitable to be consumed outside the canteen.
We are always looking for ways to improve our facilities, service, queuing times etc, and are constantly working alongside our in-house catering company, Cheshire Business Services (CBS) to improve both the hot meals and cold options that are available for sale.
 Healthy Eating
Under the new Government health initiatives the food served in the canteen now has to meet healthier standards. As a result you will see changes to the food being served. We no longer serve the unhealthier options of the past; instead a glance at our example menu shows the new, healthier and tastier options.
The old vending machines will be replaced with one which sells juices and water. There is no point complaining to the canteen staff about any food that is no longer sold, they will not be able to reinstate it!
 In keeping with the Government guidelines, the options we offer are locally sourced, fresh and competitively priced. The majority of meals are nutritionally balanced, high in fibre, low in fat, salt and sugar. Water is always available from fountains around the site and we actively encourage our pupils to bring their own water bottles.
Healthy eating is also encouraged via our PSD programme and Food Tech lessons. Tasting sessions are regularly held by the school councillors and Malbank School Association (MSA) to highlight new additions to the menu.
Read an interview with the Malbank School Meals Supervisor, Janice Miller about the changeover to a healthier diet.
Packed Lunches
 Packed lunches are also an option to provide your child with a balanced healthy meal. Pupils are welcome to eat their packed lunch in the canteen.
We would kindly ask that if possible; avoid unnecessary packaging and please remember that fizzy drinks are banned from the site.
Read more info about Healthy Lunch Boxes
Breakfast Club
If you have missed breakfast, why not come down to the school canteen and have your early morning breakfast there? Prior to morning registration, the canteen is open for the Breakfast Club which starts at 08.30 a.m. for the early risers, offering drinks, cereals and toast.
Break
The morning break at 11.00 is a chance for pupils to buy a snack or even purchase lunch in advance to beat the queues.
Lunch Options
The catering facilities at Malbank offer a wide variety of hot and cold meals at very reasonable prices. We also include a selection of "food2go" including pizza, baguettes, jacket potatoes, panini and pasta dishes. Why not try our delicious self-serve salad bar or selection of fresh sandwiches - available daily.
Menus change frequently and cater for all tastes and dietary needs. For special dietary needs you are invited to contact Janice Miller - Chartwells via the Main School Office to make suitable arrangements.
 Example Menu Here
 More Information
www.myschoollunch.co.uk
This website provides a wide range of information about school meals in Cheshire. There are pages for adults, teachers and children including how the meals are cooked, what is on the menu and the promotions available.
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