The table below is provided as an example only. It is not an exhaustive list. Delegates must use judgement in determining whether or not catering is appropriate for departmental activities, and the standard of any catering, based on the principles provided in the procedure. Delegates must also consider the (DET employees only) in making decisions about catering for departmental activities. Where items are marked [Y] in the table, this indicates that catering may be appropriate not that catering is – essential. (e.g. juice/ meal Type of activity light coffee/ biscuits) Light / Tea refreshments User Awards nights and graduation functions Y pays Breakfast Clubs Y Y Celebration days (e.g. Teacher Day, Secretaries’ Day) N N Community engagement (e.g. parent-teacher interviews, information sessions, new school openings Y Y and open days) Concerts (ticket price to recover costs) Y Y Consultants working on site Y N End of year functions and Christmas parties N N Food offered as incentive to participate in programs (e.g. to encourage participation in Y Y programs, ceremonies or information sessions) or as sanctioned rewards Hosting students and staff from other schools Y N Internal meetings / planning days / training and professional development / recruitment < 2 hours N N Internal meetings / planning days / training and professional development / recruitment 2 hours Y ≥ meal International visitors (e.g. visiting tours) < 2 hours Y N International visitors (e.g. visiting study tours) 2 hours Y Y ≥ Meetings with customers and stakeholders Y N Milestone celebrations farewell/ welcome back/ birthday/ retirement/ wedding and baby shower etc. N N – Official visitors (e.g. Members of Parliament) Y N P&C / School Council / Student Council (or sub-committees thereof) meetings Y N Social Club functions N N Staff appreciation and rewards N N Student clubs, homework clubs, school leaders functions Y N Tea, coffee, milk, catering for staff rooms N N Volunteers and working bees Y Y
The table below is provided as an example only. It is not an exhaustive list. Delegates must use judgement in determining whether or not catering is appropriate for departmental activities, and the standard of any catering, based on the principles provided in the procedure. Delegates must also consider the (DET employees only) in making decisions about catering for departmental activities. Where items are marked [Y] in the table, this indicates that catering may be appropriate – not that catering is essential. Type of activity Tea / coffee/ juice/ light refreshments (e.g. biscuits) Light meal Awards nights and graduation functions Y User pays Breakfast Clubs Y Y Celebration days (e.g. Teacher Day, Secretaries’ Day) N N Community engagement (e.g. parent-teacher interviews, information sessions, new school openings and open days) Y Y Concerts (ticket price to recover costs) Y Y Consultants working on site Y N End of year functions and Christmas parties N N Food offered as incentive to participate in programs (e.g. to encourage participation in programs, ceremonies or information sessions) or as sanctioned rewards Y Y Hosting students and staff from other schools Y N Internal meetings / planning days / training and professional development / recruitment < 2 hours N N Internal meetings / planning days / training and professional development / recruitment ≥ 2 hours Y meal International visitors (e.g. visiting tours) < 2 hours Y N International visitors (e.g. visiting study tours) ≥ 2 hours Y Y Meetings with customers and stakeholders Y N Milestone celebrations – farewell/ welcome back/ birthday/ retirement/ wedding and baby shower etc. N N Official visitors (e.g. Members of Parliament) Y N P&C / School Council / Student Council (or sub-committees thereof) meetings Y N Social Club functions N N Staff appreciation and rewards N N Student clubs, homework clubs, school leaders functions Y N Tea, coffee, milk, catering for staff rooms N N Volunteers and working bees Y Y
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