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A major milestone has been reached by local Student Nutrition Programs.
On Thursday morning, public health officials gathered at St. John’s Catholic Elementary School to make the occasion.
Registered Dietitian Luisa Magalhaes says starting the day with a good meal is critical.
Principal Jennifer Wright says it’s a warm, inviting, social part of the school day, where positive relationships and a sense of belonging are nurtured.
How did it start? Three decades ago, a local service club approached two schools in downtown Peterborough with the idea of starting a breakfast club. Along with the support of district school boards Kawartha Pine Ridge and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic, the health unit came on board with nutrition and community development resources.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
