Schools and Supporters
Niddrie Mill / St. Francis Primary School supported by nairn's Oatcakes
Quote from Mark Laing of nairn's Oatcakes:
"Nairn's are delighted to support this important new Breakfast Club at Niddrie Mill/St Francis. As leading manufacturers of healthy oatcakes and biscuits nairn's recognise the importance of a healthy breakfast to start the day. It helps the children to work and behave better throughout the school day."
Colinton Primary School supported by APS Group
Quote from Allan Doyle of APS:
“We are delighted to be able to support Colinton Primary School in this important venture which is organised by life and pensions company AEGON, one of our major customers. Research shows that breakfast is necessary to start the day off right and that children learn better at school if they have had a healthy breakfast.”
Royal Mile Primary School supported by Aramark Ltd
Quote from Val Carter of Aramark Ltd:
“The Breakfast Club event is an important part of ARAMARK’s ongoing commitment to Corporate Responsibility and pushing healthy eating up the consumer agenda. We are looking forward to working with AEGON on similar projects in the future.”
Children after their day in the kitchens
Ratho Primary School supported by Edinburgh Airport
Quote from Gordon Dewar of BAA Edinburgh Airport:
“We are delighted to support the AEGON Breakfast Club. The programme provides an excellent opportunity to ensure the children begin their day with a healthy breakfast and boosts their concentration and their performance in the classroom. As a local business, Edinburgh Airport is committed to developing relationships with the local community.”
Children checking-in at Edinburgh Airport
Broomhouse / St. Josephs supported by Merchiston Building Services
Quote from Brian McEwan of Merchiston Building Services:
“After being invited to the original launch I was very keen to get involved, it’s a great initiative and benefits so many children, providing them with the start to the day they need. As an ex-Broomhouse pupil, I’m glad this school will get the support for a breakfast club that they need.”
Balgreen Primary School supported by McGrigors
Quote from Ian Lyall from McGrigors:
"We think this fantastic initiative will really give kids an important boost in the mornings. We are proud to support the AEGON Breakfast Club as part of our Horizons programme, where we seek to make a rea difference to the communities we work in."
Sighthill Primary School supported by Sykes Global Services Ltd.
Quote from Sighthill Primary School Head Teacher – Eileen Littlewood:
"At Sighthill primary we are very excited to be involved in the partnership with Hearts, AEGON and Sykes and are really grateful for the support for our community. We all are aware that starting the day with a good breakfast affects how we and our brains work. For children it also promotes their sense of well-being and so, instead of sitting in a classroom feeling hungry and stressed, they will be able to feel comfortable and safe. It is a great opportunity for us to make a difference. Thank you."
Pirnihall and St. David's RC Primary Schools supported by KPMG
Photo Credit - Peter Sandground
Quote from KPMG:
"KPMG Scotland is delighted to sponsor an initiative that will make such a huge difference to children's lives. We are proud to be part of a scheme that serves the twin purpose of improving the health and well-being of primary school kids, while at the same time allows them to develop their social skills. We hope that all the benefits associated with the programme will help create new opportunities for the children through education, and if this can be achieved it would be very rewarding for KPMG.
The Breakfast Club initiative is undoubtedly a worthy cause, and we hope it can be a great success. Helping the community is part of our corporate values, and this is an excellent example of the firm's enthusiasm for contributing and trying to give something back locally."
Quote from St. David's RC Primary School Head Teacher Rosemary McMillan:
"You can't expect a car to function without fuel. In a similar way, a child will learn better and achieve more if they are fuelled by a wholesome breakfast."
