Online Payments

With effect from 24th October 2022 parents will need to order their child’s meal using either the Arpor App or the Arbor Parent Portal .  Meals must be ordered before 8:30am on the day the meal is to be taken. 

Instructions to help you with ordering online can be found here: 

Topping up your Arbor Meal Account

Ordering Meals in Arbor

Alternatively, you can pay for meals by either cash or cheque at the school reception desk.  Please place all dinner money in a small envelope with your child’s name, class, what the payment is for and the amount written on the front.

Elson Junior School has adopted a NO DEBT policy relating to the provision of school meals.  When ordering school meals, please be aware that you must pay in advance.

If you believe your child may be entitled to Free School Meals, please consider applying.  Not only will you be able to order free school dinners, but the school will receive additional funding for every child registered.  The check is quick and easy and can be done online using this link Register for Free School Meals .  Free School Meal entitlement will only apply from the date the application is accepted, it cannot be backdated.

If you have any questions or queries regarding any of this information, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

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