They may be individually small but a group of Castlecliff pupils have shown huge community spirit that has earned them an award from Trustpower.
"This team of girls were nominated as they volunteered to be volunteers - in other words we didn't even realise we needed them until they stepped
in and started setting up our breakfast club each morning," said Castlecliff principal Katherine Ellery.
Mrs Ellery said there is a paid adult worker who oversees the club each morning but as the school roll has been growing, so has the demand for breakfast.
"The girls formed a rota and arrived at school early to set up the breakfast so we could accommodate two sittings.
"They also stayed on and cleaned up the kitchen which meant our adult could get to class on time for her teacher aide role."
