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Weyburn's Souris School receives support for nutrition program

Souris teacher Kim Haupstein received a donation of $550 from Scott Paxman of Western Financial Group on Thursday, in support of the school’s nutrition program. The money was raised through casual Fridays at Western Financial’s office.
Donation to Souris

Souris teacher Kim Haupstein received a donation of $550 from Scott Paxman of Western Financial Group on Thursday, in support of the school’s nutrition program. The money was raised through casual Fridays at Western Financial’s office. The funds will support the breakfast program, along with providing fruit and veggies for lunch, and lunches for those students who might need them.

In addition, if a student comes to school without a lunch, a lunch will be provided, said principal Maryanne Kotylak.

The breakfast club was established in 2012 at Souris, as school administrators believe a healthy breakfast positively influences student health and academic achievement.

The benefits are felt in the classroom, at home and in the community as students are able to reach their potential, have improved energy levels and have enhanced problem-solving skills, creativity, concentration and behaviour.

On average, Souris serves 60 breakfasts each school day, 35 lunches and 40 snacks.

In addition, the school teaches basic cooking skills in the kitchen, as they believe the kitchen is a learning lab where the children can learn and have fun as they knead, toss, pour, smell and cut up food as they learn how to prepare various simple recipes.

They can also learn social skills by working together and communicating in the kitchen.