The week is all about recognising and supporting the work school chaplains do in schools and the community.

A free barbecue of bacon, eggs, hash browns, juice, and platters of fresh fruit were enjoyed by students, parents, MP Robbie Katter and Mayor Joyce McCulloch.

Chappy across three schools including Central State school, Mount Isa Special School and School of the Air, Corlia Pienaar said many school chaplains run a Breakfast Club every week to feed students who have missed out on eating before arriving at school.

"It is a great way to not only make sure students are fed, but to also ensure they have the energy to learn throughout the day," Ms Pienaar said.

Chaplains partner with parents, volunteers, and local businesses, to make the Breakfast Clubs possible.

They provide social, emotional, practical and spiritual support in Mount Isa schools and work to help students find a positive way to deal with issues ranging from relationship and social problems, family breakdown and loneliness to grief, natural disaster and personal tragedy.

School Chaplains provide a listening ear and a caring presence for kids in crisis, and for those who just need someone to believe in them.

They are also on-hand to provide support for staff and parents in school communities.

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