Month: March 2015
Chaplains Promoting the Chaplaincy Service
Chappy Week is coming up –a great opportunity to promote the Chaplaincy Service and to generate support. There are a number of good reasons why a Chaplaincy Service should be promoted in the local community and most of these are about fostering support for the great work being done in schools by the chaplain. Individuals, […]
Read MoreFundraiser in the Spotlight: Chappy Week
Are you stuck for events to run during Chappy Week? Well, read on to hear some great ideas! For some chaplains and LCCs, it can be daunting to plan events to celebrate Chappy Week. Maybe you’re struggling for ideas or don’t even know where to begin. If that’s you, then here are some suggestions from […]
Read MoreChappy Week – Generic Templates
If you have some other activities planned for Chappy Week apart from the others listed in this Menu, you might be able to use this generic poster or media release to help you plan your activities. Remember the permissions you might need regarding publications, photography and video.
Read MoreSponsorship Letter
Here is a template for a sponsorship letter or letter of invitation that could be given to a business for them to consider a donation towards a Chaplaincy Service or sponsorship of an event.
Read MoreTemplate for Sponsorship Letter
Do you need a sponsorship letter or letter of invitation that could be given to a business requesting sponsorship of your event? A template has been provided to use as a starting point. This is a template for a sponsorship letter or letter of invitation that could be given to a business for them to consider a […]
Read MoreChappy Articles for School Newsletters
Each month, articles that can be included or adapted for a school newsletter by a chaplain are provided in Chaplaincy Matters. Regular communication to the school community will help improve the understanding of what a chaplain does and help families and staff get to know ‘their chappy’ and the service being offered at the school. […]
Read MoreFrom the CEO
We have a BIG vision this year, and some exciting new initiatives planned in 2015. In Term 2, we’re launching a new initiative for students, staff and families in the outback – the Mobile Outback Chaplaincy Service. Children and their families are doing it tough in the bush – there are so many challenges when […]
Read MoreThe Networking Chaplain
One of the things we like to remind our chaplains is that they are not alone as they seek to care for the students, parents and staff of their schools. They aren’t expected to know everything or be able to do everything when it comes to helping them. There are other people and organisations, in […]
Read MoreNew Financial Arrangements for NSCP Grants
Just a week ago, another 40 new chaplains spent 3 days being trained and inducted into their new roles by SU QLD staff. In our 25th year of chaplaincy it is encouraging to induct high quality staff including; those with Cert IV and diploma qualifications, teachers, social workers, psychologists and pastors who were amongst those 40 new recruits. […]
Read MoreFundraiser in the Spotlight: Chaplaincy Breakfast
Like many communities, Bribie Island is close-knit. And this great sense of community spirit flows into how chaplaincy operates, including in fundraising. Ken Piva, who has been the chaplain at Bribie Island SS for more than 7 years, says community involvement is vital for chaplaincy. “I love being a chaplain because it’s great to give […]
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