They did though, didn't they? At most, though, an hour before the children were due to eat, ie at a point where most parents would be unable to get to the school to either take their children home or take them lunch.
I don't blame you LM for being livid about this. Deny my kids food and drink and watch my claws come out too! I don't see how it's conceivable that this has even been allowed to happen - surely it's against some human rights for the school to refuse the children food? It's the art of "making a point" taken too far - there just are no words for that kind of behaviour against children!
I'm annoyed now too and it's f*** all to do with me! Hope it's all ironed out quickly with no further comeback on the kids in school.
Were the children were then expected to concentrate in the afternoon as well?