At Celani Primary School in Mpumalanga, Grade 5 learner Siphelele Malele is proving that leadership has no age.

Thanks to our in-school breakfast program with Tiger Brands Foundation, 7,713 learners across eight schools start their day with a healthy breakfast. But Siphelele is going the extra mile.

When the school faced a water shortage earlier this year, he took it upon himself to ensure his class had clean water for handwashing each morning. He arrives early every day, fills the water bucket, and sets out placemats and utensils—always with a smile.

When asked why he does it, he simply said:
“We eat breakfast to grow and get energy for the day. So, to grow, we must eat and take care of our utensils!”

His actions have inspired other learners to do the same—turning one small act into a school-wide culture of care and responsibility.

Because when children are nourished, they don’t just learn better, they lead better.