Learning About Foodbanks and Supporting Our Community

On Thursday 26th February, the School Council were pleased to welcome a special guest speaker from Wimbledon Foodbank into school, who led informative and engaging assemblies for both KS1 and KS2 pupils.

During the sessions, pupils learned about the vital role foodbanks play in supporting members of our local community. The speaker explained some of the reasons why individuals and families may need to access a foodbank, how foodbanks operate on a day‑to‑day basis, and which items are most helpful to donate. The children listened attentively and asked thoughtful questions, showing great empathy and understanding.

The assemblies provided a valuable opportunity for pupils to reflect on kindness, community responsibility and the different ways we can help others. These messages closely link to our wider work in PSHE and citizenship, encouraging pupils to think beyond their own experiences.

Following the visit, the School Council are now very much looking ahead to launching regular foodbank collections in school. This initiative will allow our school community to actively support Wimbledon Foodbank and help make a positive difference to those in need locally.

We are grateful to Wimbledon Foodbank for taking the time to visit and for helping our pupils understand how small actions can have a big impact.