A - Z Parent Guide
Allergies
BNPS places a high priority on protecting the health and wellbeing of students with life-threatening allergies and has implemented the following safe practices:
- BNPS has an increasing number of students with a potentially life-threatening nut allergy. Due to the high risk of cross-contamination, it would be appreciated if you could refrain from sending any food to school containing nuts eg. peanut butter sandwiches, Nutella, loose nuts and snack bars containing nuts.
- A Compass post is sent to the whole school community at the beginning of each school year as a reminder.
- Students from Prep – Year 2 with Anaphylaxis or Diabetes are required to wear an alert wristband whilst at school. Our First Aid Officer will organise this.
- Parents of students who have an allergic reaction to nuts (or any other foods) are requested to inform the school of this immediately and an ‘Anaphylaxis Action Plan’ will be written in conjunction with parents.
- Children in the year level are also made aware and staff informed.
- Parents are reminded to speak to their child/ren about the importance of eating only their own food and washing their hands after eating – this is reinforced at school.
See Anaphylaxis Management, Display of Student Medical Details and First Aid at BNPS.
