Managing Food Allergies

GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING FOOD ALLERGIES

We have many identified allergies in our schools and as such we must ensure a safe environment for all students.

All food brought into classrooms for activities and/or academic celebrations must be authorized prior to the event by the teacher, who shall communicate menus to parents. Food brought in without prior approval will not be served to students.
All food will need to be store bought, with the ingredient label attached.
Parents may provide substitute foods for any foods that are not appropriate for their child.
Birthdays and special student events can be celebrated by sharing tokens or non-food items such as stickers or pencils.
Although we are not a nut free school, nuts are never served to students.
Allergy aware zones are provided in both the cafeteria and in the classrooms to accommodate students with identified allergies.
Food sharing between students is never allowed.