Student Leadership & Service: Transforming KickStart Breakfast at St. Dominic's Catholic College

At St. Dominic’s Catholic College, the spirit of service and community is alive at the KickStart Breakfast club. The Year 11 Waiora Leaders have transformed the school’s breakfast club throughout 2024. Under the guidance of the Waiora Leaders this initiative has become a social hub for students to connect and share kai.

A New Look Breakfast Club

St. Dominic’s breakfast club runs both before school and at interval. The Waiora Leaders have taken the reins and the KickStart Breakfast club has seen an increase in attendance in 2024. On average, approximately 10 percent of St Dominic’s students attend, and are welcomed to the breakfast club on a daily basis. The Waiora Leaders have created an inviting atmosphere that encourages students to start the day with a nutritious meal and a sense of belonging.

A Place For All

KickStart Breakfast at St Dominic's has become more than just place to eat; it is central and open to all at 8.00am and 10.50am every day of the school week. The Waiora Leaders have created a warm and inviting atmosphere for St Dominic’s students to enjoy breakfast with others. On occasion, donations of other breakfast foods from the college and other staff members adds some variety to breakfast. A sense of belonging is evident in the smiles, laughter and chatter throughout the room each morning. KickStart Breakfast at St Dominic's is a lively space where Waiora Leaders actively engage with other students to ensure everyone feels included and valued.

“Whanaungatanga and Manakitanga are important concepts that impact on wellbeing. Waiora Leaders promote these concepts within the College. The breakfast club is an important space where we can awhi (support) others”.

Waiora Leader and Student Representative on the Board - Pualani Fononga