Despite the dark cloud of the pandemic, we’re so happy to share some joy with you that has certainly brightened our year thus far. Our friends of the Daytrippers Charity organization recently donated $50,000 dollars to The Children’s Breakfast Clubs and we are absolutely over the moon. The Daytrippers Charity organization is focused on bringing Canadian children experiences that...
Some might argue that since the dawn of the computer, the need to formally write has become a thing of the past. Letters to family or friends are now emails and text messages. Absent notes from parents explaining why their child wasn’t at school are now simple phone calls. When I was going to school, cursive writing was part of the...
We all know that the start of a good day usually begins with a wholesome breakfast. For children especially, consuming a well-balanced breakfast should definitely be part of their morning routine. The effects on children consuming a good breakfast leads to better academic performance and a higher enjoyment of school. But, what does a wholesome breakfast look like? Well, to start –...
Our Breakfast Club at Ashton Meadows Public School was established in 2018 to better serve the children and families in the Markham community. On average, 60 students attend our breakfast program each morning and enjoy a hot, nutritious meal. Last year, over 15,000 meals were served! Our Ashton Meadows Club Leader Michelle Gayle does a fantastic job managing the program and ensures it runs seamlessly. She...
March is Nutrition Month! For over 30 years, Nutrition Month has been raising public awareness across Canada about the importance of healthy eating. This year Canadian dietitians are discussing how healthy eating is about so much More than Food. Canadians are being encouraged to consider not only what they eat, but how they eat it too. At The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, we ensure our students receive...
Our Breakfast Club at Taylor Creek Public School was established in 2015 to help meet the needs of children and families in the Scarborough South West community. In 2019 the club was renamed after Ann Buller, a long-time supporter of The Children’s Breakfast Clubs. Ann was Centennial College’s longest-serving President, inspiring and leading students throughout her career. She has...
