At Patmos School under the School Feeding Program we aim to provide  all children with a breakfast of porridge and a daily meal.  

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At the start of the new school term in July 2021 Patmos School introduced boiled eggs into the diet.  Currently once a month all the children receive boiled eggs as well as porridge for their breakfast.  

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School meals protect vulnerable children from hunger and offer a regular source of nutrients essential for the mental and physical development of young children. A full stomach gives children an opportunity to focus on learning at school.

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A daily school meal provides a strong incentive for families to send their children to school and keep them there. It helps to increase school enrolment and attendance, decrease drop-out rates, and it also improves cognitive abilities.

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Many households cannot afford an adequate diet for their children and often find it hard to provide even a daily meal for their family.

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A quick internet search on the “benefits of a school lunch program” will yield a significant body of work documenting the many ways that a school lunch improves school attendance, concentration, and behavior of the students.

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To read about the school maize farm which provides some of the food for the School Feeding Program click here

 

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