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Dear Students, Parents, Carers and Families,

During Term 2 the Food Bank, heard many stories about schools continuing to support their students with food while they learnt remotely. It was truly remarkable the lengths schools went to, and they are grateful for the dedication and commitment to the Victorian schools for our students. While Food Bank realise that it would not have been easy, Maramba was one of the schools to show the impact this extra support had on students and their families.

In the Term 3 edition of the Rise and Shine newsletter they shared some of the innovative ways schools managed to provide food to students while they were learning remotely in Term 3. Maramba Primary was asked to share our story how we have provided food hampers to support are families.

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!

Kind regards,

Diane Morwood

Assistant Principal

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