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School Spotlight: Maramba Primary School
Located in Narre Warren, Maramba Primary School holds a weekly Breakfast Club, providing healthy breakfast for students who may otherwise arrive at school hungry.
As a result of COVID-19, students made the transition to remote learning. Assistant Principal, Diane Morwood, said there was great concern for those students who were missing out on breakfast at home. To ensure students would have continued access to healthy food, Diane was able to provide students with ‘take home’ food hampers utilising left over supplies from Breakfast Club to enjoy throughout the day and during the school holidays.
“The School Breakfast Club holiday packs were a great help to families experiencing financial hardship during the holidays. We had many happy students who would otherwise have no food to eat. The smile on their faces when they returned to school was priceless.”
In term 2, Maramba Primary School was able to welcome students back to the classroom and back to Breakfast Club. Diane says the benefits of the program extend beyond breakfast.
“Sharing breakfast with friends is a great way for all children to start the day and reinforces our school values of Respect, Relationship, Responsibility and Resilience. It also supports the development of some independence skills as children take responsibility for making their breakfast and cleaning up after themselves. The cheerios, fruit packs and milk are by far the most popular treat.”
Some of the regular Breakfast Club attendees also shared their thoughts on the program:
“If you do not have breakfast in the morning you can have it at school at our Breakfast Club so you are ready for the day,” – Macey.
“The Breakfast Club gives you energy for the day so you can make more ideas in the classroom,” – Finley.
“Breakfast club is for free,” – Amber.
“Breakfast is good for you and if you do not have it you are not ready for the day,” – Grace
We are so glad that the School Breakfast Clubs Program is putting smiles on student’s faces!
School Spotlight: Maramba Primary School
Located in Narre Warren, Maramba Primary School holds a weekly Breakfast Club, providing healthy breakfast for students who may otherwise arrive at school hungry.
During the covid-19 lock down, Assistant Principal, Diane Morwood, said there was great concern for those students who were missing out on breakfast at home. To ensure students would have continued access to healthy food, Diane was able to provide students with School Holiday Supply Packs to enjoy during lock down and the school holidays.
“The School Breakfast Club holiday packs were a great help to families experiencing financial hardship during the holidays. We had many happy students who would otherwise have no food to eat. The smile on their faces when they returned to school was priceless.”
In term 2, Maramba Primary School was able to welcome students back to the classroom and back to Breakfast Club. Diane says the benefits of the program extend beyond breakfast.
“Sharing breakfast with friends is a great way for all children to start the day and reinforces our school values of Respect, Relationship, Responsibility and Resilience. It also supports the development of some independence skills as children take responsibility for making their breakfast and cleaning up after themselves. The cheerios, fruit packs and milk are by far the most popular treat.”
Some of the regular Breakfast Club attendees also shared their thoughts on the program:
“If you do not have breakfast in the morning you can have it at school at our Breakfast Club so you are ready for the day,” – Macey.
“The Breakfast Club gives you energy for the day so you can make more ideas in the classroom,” – Finley.
“Breakfast club is for free,” – Amber.
“Breakfast is good for you and if you do not have it you are not ready for the day,” – Grace
We are so glad that the School Breakfast Clubs Program is putting smiles on student’s faces!