27324 Club-Dejeuners Rapport-Annuel EN 2023-Final Digital-1 - Flipbook - Page 10
IMPACT
BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA
“When speaking with a staff [member] of our breakfast program, who is also a parent at the school,
the outcome that they cherish the most is seeing the communication and socialization of the students
in the morning. Students are willing to try new food because their friends like it, students are helping
one another – especially the younger students. Making sure that everyone has someone to sit with
and everything they need to eat. It is such a positive beginning to their morning that has lasting
effects on the entire day!”
Jolene Boult, Principal, Greenway
Elementary School (Manitoba)
“The biggest challenge we have experienced this year
is trying to find the best deals at the grocery stores to
make our funding stretch as far as it can. With the price
of groceries going up, it has been more difficult to make
the funding stretch and last the entire year. We are so
grateful for the Breakfast Club at our school. I have seen
so many of our students gain success with having access
to this program and the meals it offers. It feels amazing
to know that we are able to help our students receive
healthy and nutritious meals that they may otherwise
not receive in their day.”
Vicky Barclay, Grade 5 Teacher,
Sifton School (Alberta)
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“These are some of the successes we have observed
regarding our breakfast program, and which are worth
mentioning. For example, the program has helped
increased students’ attendance. Some parents appreciate
our program and most of them remarked that the program
has lessened their food burden—especially providing
food in the morning. In addition, we have integrated the
breakfast program in our health and wellness agenda. Every
morning, for instance, CJYS students sit at a round-table
and enjoy breakfast together. This is the moment students
are reminded and encouraged to respect themselves and
others. This gathering we do every morning in addition
to a few minutes of exercise at the gym or fitting room
get their minds ready for the day’s instructional activities.
Some of the times, I use the opportunity to ask students
one by one to tell me the time they slept last night, their
home experiences, and other things they feel comfortable
to share. Interestingly, some of the students have changed
their sleeping time and have testified about the health
benefits they derive from early sleeping.”
Sylvester Boadi, Principal,
Chief Julian Yendo School (Northwest Territories)
2022–2023 ACTIVITY REPORT