At Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kereru, there are several children who have a severe allergy to nuts (peanuts and tree nuts), which can result in anaphylaxis.

This is a life-threatening condition. In order for our children with severe allergies to remain safe at school, we strongly recommend that no nut products (especially sticky nut products such as nut butters and ‘bliss balls’ containing nuts) come to school, and ask that whānau keep this in mind when preparing lunches for their child/children.

It is important that students at Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū only eat lunches and snacks that have been prepared at home and should not share food with others. Please share this important message with your child/children so that they know not to offer or swap food with their friends at school.

If your child has nut products in their lunch please ensure your child’s homeroom teacher knows. Children who have nut products in their lunch must be encouraged to wash their hands after eating in order to keep all learners safe.