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School Meals

The Hertfordshire County Council recommended online payment system SchoolComms is available for parents to make payments for school lunches. This online system allows you to make secure payments 24 hours a day 7 days a week from any Internet connected computer.

Login to School Gateway for online payments

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd produce the school meals at Townsend Church of England School. A sample menu can be found on their website:

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd website

We run a cashless canteen service. Parents pay online or send in cheques/money via the student, which is credited into the student account by the canteen staff. Minimum payment is £15.

There is a wide selection of healthy meals and snacks available from the school canteen at break and lunch time every day.

A set meal of the day is available for a cost of £2.60, which includes a main course, vegetables and dessert..

Free School Meals website