Carol’s Breakfast Program at Bedford Road, Saskatoon 

At Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon, each school day begins with a warm, nutritious breakfast—and a sense of belonging. 

Welcoming students into the day is Carol, Bedford Road’s Community School Coordinator. For the past seven years, she has been a steady presence, making sure that no student starts their day feeling forgotten, hungry, or alone. Her quiet leadership and deep care ripple through the entire school community. 

Building community, one breakfast at a time 

“Bedford Road is like a big family,” she says. “It’s such a special place to be. It becomes a part of you.” That spirit is woven into every detail of the breakfast program. Students arrive to find a spread of nutritious favourites: yogurt parfaits, bagels, boiled eggs, and—hands down the biggest hit—fresh smoothies. 

Carol makes thoughtful choices every day: ensuring foods meet dietary needs, introducing new items based on student feedback, and making the space feel welcoming for all. The result? Students feel seen—and they keep showing up, not just for breakfast, but for the connection that comes with it. 

Carol sees the effects of the breakfast program every day. Students who were once quiet begin to open up.  

Students who lead by example 

One of the things that makes Bedford Road’s breakfast program unique is how students take part in running it. Through the school’s Alternative Education Work Study Program, students help prepare and serve breakfast as part of their daily responsibilities. 

They show up early. They chop, stir, and serve. They welcome their peers with food and smiles. 
“We have some amazing students who help out,” Carol says proudly. “You see them take ownership, and you see how much they care about each other.” 

It’s leadership in action—and it helps build a culture of kindness that lasts beyond breakfast. 

A celebration of cultures and flavours 

Bedford Road is a beautifully diverse school, and that’s reflected in the breakfast program too. Carol and her team make sure the food served respects different cultural and dietary needs. It’s a small but meaningful way of saying, “You belong here.” 

The program also ties into larger school events, like the Feast and Round Dance, Multicultural Day, and Indigenous Parent Engagement evenings. It’s one more way that food becomes a bridge between traditions, stories, and people. 

Nourishing more than just the day 

Carol has spent most of her adult life in community roles, but this one holds a special place in her heart. 
“You never know what someone else is going through,” she says. “So just be kind.” 

Every day we celebrate the powerful, joyful work happening in schools like Bedford Road. And we honour people like Carol, who make mornings brighter, students stronger, and communities more connected—one breakfast at a time. 

Because a good breakfast is just the beginning. 

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