The school has apologised and said the message banning pork was an “unfortunate human error”.
Mere Green Primary School has been forced to apologise (Image: Google Maps)
A UK primary school instructed parents to not pack pork in their child’s lunchbox for a trip to London. Mere Green Primary School in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, has been forced to issue an apology after a social media post circulated online revealing the message from a teacher. In the email it said that “no nuts, coconut or pork” were allowed in the packed lunches while on the school trip.
However, Mere Green says the message was an “unfortunate human error” and has issued an apology for “any confusion or upset caused”
The note sent out to parents ahead of the trip read: “Dear parents/carers, we’re very excited for our trip to London this Wednesday! Please read these quick reminders to help the day run smoothly.” Under the “what to bring” section, it said: “Small backpack with a packed lunch, drinks, and light snacks.
The school trip was to London’s Royal Albert Hall (Image: Getty)
“No nuts, coconut or pork in lunches please. No money or electronics.
“Any inhalers/Epipens/medication (labelled and handed to class teacher).”
In response, Conservative Councillor Meirion Jenkins said “a number of concerns” were raised by residents in her Sutton Mere Green ward over the message.
“Obviously it is entirely a matter for parents as to the contents of their child’s lunchbox,” he told GB News.
“I have asked for a meeting with the headmistress to better understand the school’s position and express a number of concerns that residents have raised with me.”
The school has insisted that it was a “genuine error” and that all meat products, including pork, are allowed on school trips.
A spokeswoman for the school said: “A message shared with parents and carers on a private platform earlier this week incorrectly stated that packed lunches should not contain pork.
“This was simply an unfortunate human error.
“At Mere Green Primary School and all schools within The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), all meat products – including pork – are among the wide range of foods available as part of our daily school menu and can also be brought on school trips and visits.
“This was a genuine error and we would like to apologise for any confusion or upset that this may have caused to the families of our children.
“Our schools are diverse, inclusive and committed to supporting the needs of all children and families.”
