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Canteen
All canteens in NSW public schools must meet certain requirements. These include providing more healthy food and drink options – to make the healthy choice an easy choice for students. Visit Healthy school canteens to learn more.
The Moss Vale High School canteen has a dual focus to:
Provide quality food to the students and staff of the High School at a reasonable cost •
Generate income for the P&C
All money generated by the canteen goes straight back into the school and has funded such things as the Kickoff with Reading initiative each year.
The canteen is very successful and students and staff love the food and this is done whilst meeting the Healthy School Canteen requirement stipulated by the NSW DoE.
Ordering Food
As all our food sells out quickly each day we recommend ordering for recess or lunch to get exactly what you want.
For a full menu for recess and lunch order before 9am.
Ordering has now been made even easier since the launch of Flexischools Online Ordering. You can go to www.flexischools.com.au on your computer or use the App on your phone.
All food allergies and dietary requirements can be met for every student in our canteen when pre-ordered with requirements specified.
Healthy School Canteens Strategy
We pride ourselves on our Healthy Food Canteen.
The NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy supports a culture of healthy eating in school by:
· promoting and increasing student access to healthier foods and drinks
· decreasing student access to less healthy food and drinks
· supporting water and milk as a drink of choice
· making a healthy choice an easy choice.
Healthy Schools Canteens promote freshly-made foods and only stock packaged goods that have a minimum 3.5 star Health Star Rating.
Under the Healthy School Canteens Strategy:
· fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and homemade hot food make up at least 75 per cent of the menu
· occasional foods, which will make up the remaining 25 per cent, will need to have a Health Star Rating of 3.5 stars or higher.
· pies, sausage rolls and pizzas that are above the 3.5 star rating can be available at all times.
School canteens have an important role to play in providing healthy food and drink choices for students. A healthy school canteen supports a 'whole-of-school' approach to student health and well-being and reinforces healthy eating messages that have been taught. Visit Healthy school canteens to learn more.
If you have any questions or if we can be of assistance, please feel free to contact our canteen ladies Carolyn or Kristy using the direct line to our canteen on 4868 1883 or email: mvhscanteen@gmail.com
Uniforms
Learn more about the NSW Department of Education’s School Uniform Policy.
How should I present myself when attending or representing Moss Vale High School?
Moss Vale High School is a proud uniform wearing school. This is in accordance with the Department of Education Policy and the collaboration of the whole school community, which consists of students, parents and families (represented by the P and C). The school uniform is viewed as integral in encouraging a sense of self-esteem, belonging and self-discipline in our students. All students are expected to wear full school uniform every day.
Uniform Supplier
Uniform should be purchased through Daylight Sportswear Pty Ltd, order online or through the shop located next to the school canteen.
Uniform shop is open:
Monday 8am to 10am
Tuesday 1pm to 4pm
Thursday 8am to 10am
Online ordering
Daylight SportswearLinks to an external site.
Students who do not have a correct item of uniform are required to follow these procedures:
See a Deputy Principal before 9am.
Explain their situation and provide a note from a parent/carer.
Have a Sentral > Wellbeing > Uniform incident recorded.
Follow up actions may be deemed appropriate by a DP or HT if student has multiple entries.
Approved uniform items and dress code standards
Non gender
Blue button down shirt with school logo
Navy blue woollen jumper with school logo (no plain blue sweatshirts or hooded jumpers should be worn under school jackets)
Navy blue knit fleece with school logo
Wind/rain winter jacket with school logo
Plain white socks (no logos)
School tie (optional)
Navy blue scarf (optional)
Navy blue beenie with school logo (optional)
Students who identify as female
Two-pleat tartan skirt (appropriate length for education setting)
Tartan school dress (appropriate length for education setting)
Tartan shorts (not plain blue)
Plain navy blue paints (not track pants or leggings)
Navy blue or black tights under school skirt or dress (not leggings)
Students who identify as male
Plain grey shorts
Plain grey pants (not track pants, cargo pants, skinny jeans or elasticated cuff pants)
Sports uniform
Red polo shirt with school logo
Navy blue MHVS shorts with school logo
Navy blue MVHS track pants with school logo
Please note: Year 9, 10 and 11 students will wear sports uniform every Tuesday but must have black leather shoes to change into for practical lessons.
Shoes
The Work, Health and Safety requirement of the Department of Education, for all areas of the school, is that students wear fully enclosed firm leather school shoes with a leather tongue. Moss Vale High School shoe requirements are:
Fully enclosed black leather school shoes with leather tongue and uppers (no logos or unnecessary advertising on shoes).
Black laces for leather shoes.
Joggers or recommended shoes for sport and exercise are to be worn for sport or practical PDPE lessons only. Leather shoes must be brought to school on sport days.
Student may be withdrawn from activities under WHS legislation if wearing inappropriate footwear.
Jewellery
Jewellery is permitted if it is kept to a minimum, discreet and safe standard. Therefore, no prominent necklaces, rings or bracelets, no medium to large hoop or dangling earrings that could get caught on clothing, machinery or equipment or pose a risk of harm to another person.
Students with facial piercings will be referred to the DP where they will be directed to remove the item. Refusal to remove a piercing will be viewed as misconduct under the Student Behaviour Management Plan.
A small discreet nose stud, no nose ring, is the only facial piercing permitted. No eyebrow, lip or septum piercings are permitted.
Makeup
Makeup is not encouraged at school, if students choose to wear makeup it should be kept minimal and discreet as suitable for a school environment. Prominent eyelash extensions are not permitted due to safety reasons.
Nails
Nails, including fake nails, should be kept to a suitable and safe length with discreet or clear polish colours. Students wearing nails deemed dangerous or a risk of harm to self or others will be asked to remove the nails by the Principal or DP. Refusal or failure to remove nails of significant and unsafe length will be viewed as misconduct under the Student Behaviour Policy.
Hair and Accessories
For practical, safe and respectful reasons hair is to be worn in a manner that is safe, clean and tidy. Extreme styles and colours may not be suitable for school representation.
Tattoos
In keeping with our school culture, Moss Vale High School has a no visible tattoo policy. The school acknowledges that tattoos are part of some religious and cultural beliefs and practices. Students who have a visible tattoo are required to have it covered where possible whilst at school or on school activities as would be expected in many workplace environments.
MVHS Uniform Shop
Our Uniform Shop is open for fittings and purchases on Mondays 8am - 10am, Tuesday 1pm - 4pm and also on Thursday 8am - 10am. Mastercard and Visa accepted, EFTPOS and online purchasing available.
Hiring our facilities
You may apply to use our school’s facilities for appropriate purposes provided your hiring of the facility doesn't interfere with our teaching and learning programs.
We assess each application on a case-by-case basis. Find out more at Using school facilities.
If you’re interested in hiring our facilities, contact us for details.