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How much do you give your dcs for lunch at secondary?

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roisin · 01/07/2008 16:39

I was planning to give ds1 £2 each day, which I know is on the stingy side. But it is plenty to buy a main meal and a dessert. If he wants to drink something other than water, he will have to go without dessert or use some of his own money.

He says his mates are all getting at least £3 each.

Hmm

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MrsWeasley · 01/07/2008 16:46

At DD's secondary school it is about £2-£2.50 for a meal and a little desert (ie tomorrow's will be:slice of roast meat, roast potato, bit of veg and a pud which might be Angle delight, yog, fruit or a hot one)
Water is available but if they want a carton or bottle it would be and extra 50p -£1

juuule · 01/07/2008 16:41

Same as you £2

colditz · 01/07/2008 16:41

Well, a primary school dinner can be £2.30 so I imagine a secondary one can be even dearer. If you know he is getting enough money to feed himself then stick to what you are doing but I would check the menu prices - they are variable and can be really quite steep.