The Millsberry Internation School is committed to provide healthy meals and snacks for children. We are aware that a variety of well-balanced and nutritious diet is an absolute requirement for both physical and intellectual growth of children.
We provide morning and afternoon snacks in addition to a lunch. Mealtimes are seen as pleasant social experiences for all. Good eating habits are encouraged. Food will be used as a learning experience and, at times, children will take part in observing its preparation. Food will also be used to introduce the children to other cultures.
The menu will be on display. Requests for individual diet needs will be catered to wherever possible and any special dietary restrictions and/or allergies, if notified, will be well considered. If babies need sterilized bottles, parents will have to bring these to the centre, prepared and marked daily.
MBS has its own Policy Guideline for safe eating practice for young children.

Policy Guidelines for making eating safer for young children.
Food

Do not give foods that can break off into hard pieces, for example, avoid raw carrots, celery sticks and apple pieces. These foods should be grated or cooked.
Sausages, frankfurts and other meats should be cut into small pieces. The tough skins on frankfurts and sausages should be removed.
Do not give nuts, popcorn, hard lollies, cornchips or other similar food to young children.

Procedure to ensure safe eating

Always stay with young children and supervise them while eating.
Make sure that young children sit quietly while eating.
Never force young children to eat, as this may cause them to choke.

Medicine must be delivered in the original bottle, and handed to a staff member. The date, child’s name, medication prescribed, dosage, administrative time and parent’s signature MUST be recorded on the medication sheet provided. Please notify a staff member on arrival what the medication is for.
Any medication that is or may be required during the day must be recorded on the medication sheet daily. Staff will contact parents for verbal permission if children require Panadol during the day. This will be written up by the staff and must be signed later by the parent / guardian. Children requiring Panadol due to a fever will be requested to collect their child.
Prescription medication will only be given to the child whose name is recorded on the bottle – therefore, siblings cannot share medication.
Any special health / medication issues your child has i.e., Asthma, must be put on an action plan which will be kept on file and in the child’s section. These will provide staff with information about your child’s illness and will be used in instances that the parent is not contactable.
Medication and ointments must not be kept in children’s drawers – hand them to a staff member. Two staff will double check any medication given to a child and also sign it off on the medication sheet.