Brighton school wins award for its breakfast club

Fairlight Primary School scooped the regional crown in this year's Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards 2017, also winning a cash prize of £1,000.

The four lucky students collected the award last Tuesday (December 12), and were given a tour of the Houses of Parliament.

The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards champion the people and activities that make breakfast clubs great – from inspirational volunteers to invaluable extra learning sessions.

Between 50 and 60 children attend Fairlight Primary School every morning before school. The club runs ‘just dance’ sessions to improve fitness, cookery sessions and English booster sessions for children who attend with English as a second language.

Even Fairlight’s school dog, Bessie, is welcome at Breakfast Club, with children being responsible for walking and looking after her.

Kerrie Evans, breakfast club coordinator at the school, said: “Fairlight Primary and Nursery is an inner city school with an extremely diverse population - something we celebrate but which also comes with many challenges.

“We rely solely on voluntary contributions and an excellent team of volunteers to run our breakfast club. Without this, we would not be able to provide such as healthy, safe, supportive and positive environment.”

Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, said: “Congratulations to everyone from Fairlight Primary School on winning the award for the best breakfast club in the South East. It’s fantastic to hear how the club, with the support of its dedicated teachers and staff, has provided a range of activities that help children start the day focused and ready to learn.

“Breakfast clubs are an excellent way to make sure pupils have access to a, balanced and filling meal before school. This award is a great achievement and I wish the school every continued success.”

The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards is part of the company’s Breakfasts for Better Days initiative, part of which focuses on ensuring all children get access to breakfast in the morning.

Oli Morton, Kellogg’s UK and Ireland managing director, said: “So many clubs across the UK deserve recognition for the brilliant work they do. After receiving more than 500 applications, it’s been tough to pick our finalists from so many inspiring and heart-warming stories.

“Congratulations to Fairlight Primary School on their win today. All the clubs recognised in these awards play a vital role in society by supporting working parents, feeding hungry children and offering opportunities to increase informal learning.”