Food choices at break time, and we are nut free school
At OIS we encourage students to eat healthy and to develop healthy social eating habits. We are also a nut free school as several students have severe nut allergies as well as other allergies. We refer to chapter 7 from our schoolguide, outlined below;
7.4 Break times, Food and Drinks
Students have their morning break time at around 10am and their lunch break at 12pm. Food and drink is brought from home. Most students bring a small lunch box with a range of different foods that they like to eat.
We encourage students to eat healthy food and to develop healthy social eating habits. We try to model good eating habits and healthy food choices, so ensure that you provide a nutritious lunch.
We respectfully request that sweets, gum, party bags, chocolate spread, and carbonated drinks are not sent into school. Some students are allergic to certain ingredients or have dietary restrictions and would rather not be exposed to these foods….. – see more on page 49, OIS schoolguide.
7. 5 Allergies and medical conditions
Some of our students suffer from potentially serious allergies or medical conditions. Parents are asked to note any serious medical conditions on the General Application form as part of the enrollment process for their child.
As a basic rule, teachers and staff do not deliver or give students medication, even over-the-counter drugs. If medication is needed, parents are given the opportunity to give their child medicines during the school day. It is the parents responsibility to keep us informed.
We are a nut-free school
No nuts please, they can cause choking in young children and several students have severe allergies. If your child is a fussy eater, try to pack a range of different things that might tempt him/her at lunchtime. Please notify the class teacher and school office in writing of any food allergies or special diets for health or religious reasons… – see more on page 49 of OIS schoolguide.