'Foodbank Friday' is an aspect of our Harvest Festival celebrations that we are proud to be a part of at St John's. Our goal is not only to make a difference within our school walls but also in the lives of those beyond our community.
We believe it is crucial for children to understand the significance of the broader concept of 'community'. St John's families donated generously, once again, with non-perishable food items and toiletries to the Cambridge Foodbank.
This understanding extends to the local community surrounding them, as well as the national and international communities they are a part of. By participating in 'Foodbank Friday', our children develop a sense of belonging to a larger place and gain valuable life skills in the process. They learn empathy, compassion, and the importance of giving back to those in need. 'Foodbank Friday' also serves as an opportunity for our children to learn about food insecurity and the various ways they can contribute to alleviating it. We hope to instil a lifelong commitment to making a positive impact on the world around them.
“If a childhood in school is filled with acts of kindness witnessed and received, our children will learn to care for themselves and for others.”
Our annual Harvest Festival was an excellent example of the whole St John's community coming together to donate items to the Cambridge Foodbank. The charity distributes it to voluntary and charitable groups throughout East Anglia – they don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. The Foodbank provides three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. They are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Our Eco harvest competition entries were again plentiful with categories including: photography, Lego, cookery, art, home-grown vegetables and art and the Senior House Charities Committee members were on hand to assist in the judging.
