Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1506794
38 Parents' Handbook 2024– 2025 of accidental exposure; however, we recognize that it is not possible to eliminate all dangers. The school requests that all students and adults who visit or work in the school: - Do not bring or send nuts and nut products to school or on out-of-school activities, and avoid bringing or sending products which are labelled "may contain nuts"; - Check labels on products that you are bringing or sending to school or on out-of-school activities; - Be aware that the greatest risk of exposure is in new situations or when normal daily routines are interrupted, such as birthday parties or school trips; and - When food is brought to the school to be shared, e.g. for concerts or special events, please ensure all food is labelled nut-free, not home baked. Chartwells, our food service provider on the Toronto campus, prohibits the use of nuts and/or nut-derivative products, including peanuts, walnuts, cashews, almonds and all other tree nuts within the TFS environment. Chartwells purchases all food products from authorized suppliers in accordance with the TFS Anaphylaxis Policy. All food labels are checked for nuts upon delivery to TFS. Any products containing nuts are returned to the supplier or disposed of immediately. However, neither Chartwells nor TFS can guarantee a completely allergen-free environment. While we do have a well-communicated policy in place for all students, staff, parents and guests that prohibits nuts/ nut products from being brought onto both of our campuses, we cannot guarantee that this policy is adhered to in every instance. Anaphylactic people within the TFS community or guests at the school are expected to use caution. If you wish to celebrate a birthday or a special event, nut-free cakes and treats can be ordered from Chartwells with advance notice, using the order form at tfs.catertrax.com. 3) Responsibilities Ensuring the safety of anaphylactic students in a school setting depends on the co-operation of the entire school community. To minimize risk of exposure, the school will provide training to its employees, reduce the risk of exposure to substances that cause anaphylaxis, and continue to educate parents and students about anaphylaxis. Other members of the TFS community also have responsibilities: Anaphylactic Students And Their Parents Parents of anaphylactic students must inform the school and submit all required forms. These details will be included on the anaphylaxis emergency plan for the school's use in the event of an emergency. All Parents Respond cooperatively to requests from the school to follow guidelines, including those for a nut-restricted school environment. Encourage students to respect the needs of anaphylactic students and follow school policy and guidelines. All Students - Learn to recognize symptoms of anaphylactic reactions. - Avoid sharing food and trading snacks, makeup or musical instruments, especially with anaphylactic students. - Follow school policy and guidelines, especially about food restrictions and washing hands. - Refrain from bullying or teasing a student with an allergy. Staff Ensure that a list of anaphylactic students is posted in all teaching and common areas. Disseminate information on anaphylaxis to students, in age-appropriate terms, using materials provided by the school.