Allergens

Allergens

We recognise the importance of recognising and responding to those suffering from food intolerances, through to life threatening anaphylaxis reactions are provided with healthy and safe meal options. 

Anaphylaxis is a severe, rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening. The most common allergens in school aged children are peanuts, eggs, tree nuts (e.g. cashews), cow’s milk, fish and shellfish, wheat, soy, sesame and certain insect stings (particularly bee stings). 

The key to prevention of anaphylaxis in schools is knowledge of the student who has been diagnosed as at risk, awareness of allergens, and prevention of exposure to those allergens. Partnerships between schools and parents/guardians are important in helping the student avoid exposure. 

Allergen information for all meals and snacks served at both campuses is available and is presented using the following symbols: 

Whilst we strive to ensure food sold on campus is clearly and correctly labelled, we can offer no guarantees.

We are careful to ensure that nuts, peanuts and sesame are not used as intentional ingredients within any meal provision provided by the school. 

All allergen information for JB can be found on the JB Menus tab, as well as on each menu item in KLASSops. In addition, all items sold in the Parent Deli or Healthy Snack Bar, have allergen data attached to the relevant price card. 

Link to Allergen Summaries for JB 

All allergen information for EP can be found on the EP menus. In addition, all items sold on the Secondary Campus, have allergen data attached to the relevant price card. 

To support the extensive work we have carried out to protect those Students with severe anaphylaxis reactions, we kindly ask that no food is sent into school which contains nuts, peanuts or sesame. This includes: 

• packed lunches;

• snacks/foods for celebrations;

• snacks during sporting competitions;

• food provided for school events such as International Day, PTA events;

• food provided for curriculum purposes e.g. meal planning for health and fitness.

For full details, please read the attached Food Allergens Policy