Guiding Principles

Safety – We are committed to ensuring the safety of all students in our schools. This includes during meal and snack times for students who need additional support with eating.

Dignity – We are committed to protecting the dignity of students when they are eating at school.

Belonging – We are committed to inclusive practices throughout our schools. This includes creating opportunities for all students to feel a sense of belonging with their peers. Lunch and snack times are important times for students to connect with their peers and build social relationships. As much as possible, we want students to be able to eat with their peers – while maintaining safety and preserving dignity.

For more detail about how we support safe eating in our schools, see our Safe Eating Team page.