Students are more likely to remain healthy if they have a balanced intake of food and have plenty of sleep. Parents' cooperation is essential in ensuring this. We do offer the correct amount of nourishment at Chinese International School during the school day, but students must also have a proper breakfast before coming to school if they are to remain alert and attentive during the school day.
NUT-AWARE POLICY
(updated June, 2021)
CIS is a Nut-Aware school.
Nut-Aware is defined as:
the school will not serve or supply any type of nuts or any nut products in the cafeteria, classrooms, communal areas or at school catered events
the school requests of all students and parents NOT to bring/send any type of nuts or nut products to campus (in school snacks, lunches, or any other foods; see further details below)
At CIS, there are a number of community members, particularly students, who have severe allergies. For some, the condition is life threatening (anaphylaxis). CIS has taken steps within the school to minimise the risk of allergic reactions to nuts and nut products for students. The school food-service provider does not use nuts or nut products in its food or during food preparation, nor are any nuts or nut products served at CIS catered events.
As a nut-aware school, it is not possible for CIS to monitor all food products that students bring to campus. Therefore, in order to have the safest environment possible, it is vital that all community members respect and uphold our nut-aware policy by not sending any nuts or nut products to school with students. (This includes not sending or supplying any food in packaging that states, “processed in a nut facility” or “may contain nuts/nut traces”.)
If families employ anyone who helps to prepare food for CIS students to eat at school, it is imperative that families regularly review this policy with helpers and family members/assistants so that all are aware and fully compliant with the CIS nut-aware policy.
Parents of children with a history of severe food or insect bite allergies need to provide detailed information to the Nurses’ Office by updating the medical information on their children’s PowerSchool records.
Do NOT send any of the following items to school:
Nut products including nut spreads (peanut butter, Nutella).
Foods cooked in nut oils (peanut, almond).
Granola bars, trail mix, or products listing nuts as an ingredient.
Recycled containers that may have contained nuts (peanut butter jars, cereal boxes).
Food items with labels stating “processed in a nut facility” or “may contain nuts”.
Please also remember:
Do not use nut ingredients if preparing food for a special school event (birthdays, cultural foods, sports day picnic, field trips).
Do not apply lotions, creams, lip balm, etc. that have nut derivatives as an ingredient (almond oil, coconut oil).
If your child eats a nut product for breakfast (ex: peanut butter on toast), brushing teeth and washing hands before arriving to school will reduce the chance of exposing an allergic child to a nut allergen (on the bus, bathrooms, playground).
Inform helpers and family members/assistants of the CIS Nut-Aware policy.
Along with this Nut-Aware policy, families are encouraged to teach self-advocacy skills to children with any allergies.
SNACKS
Students may bring nutritional snacks to school or purchase them from the school cafeteria, for consumption during scheduled break times in the cafeteria.
LUNCH
Students may either bring a packed lunch to school or sign up for the lunch service provided by the school. Lunch will be eaten under supervision. Lunch should not be delivered to students during the school day.
Secondary students in Years 7-13 may purchase their school lunch on a daily basis with an Octopus card.
CAFÉ
The L7 Rooftop Cafe (in Block 2) operates from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. It is open to Y12-13, staff and visitors.
DESIGNATED EATING AREAS
The Cafeteria
The Commons
The Atrium
The WXKJ
Level 7 Rooftop Café (Faculty, Year 12 and Year 13 only)
Outdoor areas with seating, for example, L6
Food is not to be consumed in classrooms or the collaborative pods. However, at the discretion of a teacher-supervisor, and if circumstances permit, students may have lunch while attending lunchtime meetings held in classrooms/pods.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Design Lab Safety Procedures
The school Design Labs provide opportunities for you to investigate, design, plan, create and test exciting quality products.
Work safely, collaboratively and tidily to ensure your experience is an enjoyable and safe one.
Remember that a lack of awareness on your part can create danger. It is essential that you observe the following:
You are allowed in the Design Lab only with the supervision of your teacher.
NEVER rush or run about in the Design Lab.
NEVER take anything from the Design Lab without the permission of your teacher.
NEVER throw things in the Design Lab.
Only bring the things you need into the laboratory (bags, other books, coats,etc. must be left outside unless you are given permission by your teacher).
Students must be dressed with a view to safety and may be excluded from practical work if dressed inappropriately.
WORK SAFELY
ALL ACCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE TEACHER IMMEDIATELY.
Carry tools by your side, sharp end facing downwards.
You may use machines only if you have been shown how to use them by a teacher and have permission.
Safety protection:
Wear safety glasses and aprons.
Tie up long hair.
No loose clothing or dangling chains which could get caught up in moving parts.
Know where the red stop button is on the machine.
Always clamp your work low in the bench vice or to the table.
Clamp large sheet of material securely or ask for help.
Keep both hands behind the cutting edge.
Leave the vice loose when not in use.
Store tools on the bench with the sharp end inwards.
Stand up when using tools.
Sweep up the machine after use, return drills etc. and leave the area tidy.
Put the lid back onto chemicals to prevent spillage.
Glueing and Painting
Wear Protective clothing.
Take a plastic protective surface and put it on your bench.
Think about what you are using - paint brushes are not for gluing. Cut a stick to -spread glue with.
Clear up thoroughly after yourself, wash brushes etc. in the sink. Leave the sink as you would wish to find it!
Waste Disposal and Leaving the Lab
Return items you have used to the correct locations, including your apron.
Sweep or vacuum the bench, if a practical lesson.
Always wash your hands before eating or drinking.
Science Laboratory Safety Rules
Remember that a lack of awareness on your part can create danger in a science laboratory. It is essential that you observe the following:
You are NOT allowed in the laboratory without a teacher present.
Please avoid doing the following:
Running or rushing around
Eating or drinking anything other than water from a closed container
Always wear eye protection and tie long hair back where necessary for performing experiments.
Report all accidents and breakages, however small, to your teacher.
Make an effort to only bring the things you need into the laboratory (any bags brought in must be kept under the benches to decrease the risk of accidents).
Year 12 and 13 students (especially for chemistry classes) should be dressed with a view to safety e.g. wear closed-toed shoes and a lab coat when performing experiments.
GUIDELINES FOR OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN EXTREME WEATHER
Please see this document.