Starting children off with a nutritious breakfast provides them with approximately 25% of the energy and the nutrients they require for the day. Well-nourished students are prepared to learn! Breakfast programs have been found to decrease student absenteeism, in-class disruptions, and to increase student performance. Research has demonstrated that students who start their day off with a healthy breakfast have higher academic performance. Breakfast programs also help to instill life-long healthy eating practices and reflect the Health Promoting School approach (Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection, 2007).
Over the last couple of years, staff at CECGA have been working hard and are committed to making enhancements to our school breakfast program to support student well-being, learning and success. We now have our Breakfast Program running five days a week. To maintain this, we need the help from community members. Volunteers can choose their own schedule (even if only volunteering 1 day per month). Volunteers for Breakfast Program require a current Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Register check. Those who are interested can contact the office (902-533-2288) or email Barbara Avery and let us know what day(s) you may be available. Please pass this note along to any community members you think would like to help us out as well.
Thank you to all who can help us with our breakfast program delivery!