School breakfast clubs support local families in need

Children from Daylesford families in need will get a brighter and healthier start to the day, the Daylesford Primary School starting School Breakfast Clubs in term three.

Mary-Anne Thomas met with Daylesford’s Acting Principal, David Garner to discuss the Breakfast Club and find out how it has been running since the start of term three.

One in seven children arrive at school with an empty stomach. Without breakfast, growing kids struggle to pay attention throughout the day, affecting their ability to learn and do their best.

The Andrews Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs program will provide a free breakfast to up to 25,000 kids in 500 of Victoria’s primary schools most in need.

The Labor Government is making sure every student, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Breakfast clubs help improve student learning and attendance while also building connections between families, schools and their local communities.

The Government has partnered with Foodbank – the largest welfare food agency in Australia – to establish and lead the state-wide program, using their existing warehousing, storage and freight network.

The $13.7 million program is another example of the Labor Government building the Education State to ensure every child, regardless of their postcode, has access to a first-rate education.

For a full list of Clubs, visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/Pages/breakfastclubs.aspx

Quotes attributable to Mary-Anne Thomas MP
"Daylesford Primary’s participation in the School Breakfast Club, means students will start the day on a full stomach so they can concentrate in class and get the most out of school."

"Breakfast is so important – it sets our children up to concentrate, learn and be at their best but unfortunately not all kids are able to start the day with breakfast at home."

"It’s not just the children at Daylesford who will benefit from this program, primary schools in Hepburn, Hesket and Yandoit are also offering Breakfast Club to their students as well."