Each morning at Kelso State School begins with the smell of toast in the air and the sound of children preparing for a successful day of learning. It’s not just breakfast – it’s a moment of connection, pride, and purpose. In this Kelso Proud school community, breakfast is more than a meal. Every child is welcomed with a smile and access to toast in the morning and sandwiches at lunchtime, no questions asked. It’s a meaningful start to the day that draws the school closer as a community. 

“The Breakfast Club brings us together,” says Sarah, Head of Department, Curriculum. The school community meets for the morning parade – a simple but powerful routine that brings students together to practice school war cries, set expectations for safe and successful learning, and prepare for the day ahead. “The kids are given the opportunity to contribute to how they might be safe, responsible and respectful,” Sarah shares.

When students arrive at school without having had breakfast the school is able to support this through programs like Breakfast Club. “There is a need to support students who may need food throughout the day, so it’s important we have those things available,” explains Sarah. “Being able to help them to access what they need to be successful, enables students to be calm, centered and ready to learn.”

Kim, Head of Department, Student Services shared, “the school is grateful for the generous donations of food that Foodbank provides throughout the year. These donations enable us to support students, families and the wider community to access daily essentials.” 

Each morning at Kelso State School begins with the smell of toast in the air and the sound of children coming together. It’s not just breakfast – it’s a moment of connection, pride, and purpose. In this tight-knit school community, breakfast is more than a meal. Every child is welcomed with toast in the morning and sandwiches at lunchtime, no questions asked. It’s a meaningful start to the day that draws the school closer as a community.

“The toast brings us together,” says Sarah, Head of Department, Curriculum. The school community meets for the “morning parade” – a simple but powerful routine that brings students together to sing school war cries, set their intentions, and prepare for the day ahead. “The kids are given the opportunity to contribute to how they might be safe, responsible, and respectful,” Sarah shares.

Many children arrive without food, and it’s not just a morning issue. “With so many kids coming in without food, both for breakfast or for lunch, it’s important we have those things available,” explains Sarah. “For the kids to come in, full tummies ready for the day, they are excited to be part of what is going on in the classroom.”

Kim, Head of Department, Student Services shared, “if it wasn’t for the food that Foodbank provides for breakfast, some students wouldn’t come to school.”