Day: 3 March 2015
The 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 […]
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 MoreCEO Spot – 25 Years of SU QLD School Chaplaincy
This year marks an amazing milestone – 25 years of SU QLD school chaplaincy in Queensland’s government schools. It all started in 1990, when the first five SU QLD chaplains were appointed. Fast-forward 25 years, and we now have more than 600 chaplains working in over 800 schools. Here’s a snippet of how our school […]
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