CHS Coffee Break 華仁咖啡茶聚

By Hannah (CHS TA)

Every second Saturday of each month, parents excitedly gather in the cafeteria, ready to fuel up for the day with coffee, milk tea, and an assortment of pastries. With what began as a remedy to an overall sentiment for CHS parents that the routine of dropping off kids, leaving the premise to get coffee, and returning back to the school, deemed as a costly hassle, the concept of Coffee Break has since transformed into a conduit of building a sense of belonging and connection among the CHS parent community.

When CHS Coffee Break 華仁咖啡茶聚 first began in January 2016, they consisted of little more than a table in the corner of the cafeteria offering parents cups of coffee prepared from a mix. However, thanks to the invaluable efforts of parent volunteers, as well as support through donations, Coffee Break has expanded to a fully decorated stand, stocked with Dunkin Donuts coffee, Hong Kong style milk tea, and home and bakery made goods. Through asking parents to bring their own cups (BYOC), and making the Coffee Break a give-back program, which all donations are used to cycle back as the ongoing operating costs of Coffee Break, CHS has been able to keep costs low and ensure that this monthly event remains free and inviting to all parents.

In addition to being cost-effective, Coffee Break provides opportunities for all parents to feel welcome to the school, as well as to foster a stronger CHS parent community, where parents can socialize with one another while enjoying warm drinks and snacks. Since its beginning, Coffee Break has been a success and continues to expand month after month. As the next CHS Coffee Break approaches, be sure not to miss out on this wonderful CHS tradition!