Chaplaincy
services in schools provide spiritual, ethical, and personal support to school
communities. SU Qld chaplains provide positive adult role models for students.
Chaplains are present in schools at the invitation of the principal, in
consultation with the local community, and with the support of the P&C
association.
What does a school chaplain do?
A
school chaplain is a safe person for young people to connect with
at school and
provides a listening ear, caring presence, and a message of hope. Chaplains run
positive, fun activities for students and assist in fostering supportive,
caring school communities.
Working
with other members of
the school’s support team, the chaplain cares for
students struggling with issues such as difficult relationships with other
children or family members, poor self-esteem, family breakdown, and depression.
The
partnership between the school and the chaplaincy service, supported by local
churches, businesses and community organisations, provides a network of local
support and assistance. These positive relationships help young people to face
difficult issues, and provide hope, connection, meaning, and purpose.
The chaplaincy service is available to everyone in the
school community regardless of their religious beliefs.
What does chaplaincy look like at Coorparoo
Secondary College?
Tamar
assists with sporting and cultural programs, attends school camps, assists in
classrooms and runs programs that help students develop social and life skills.
Tamar also runs Breakfast Club five mornings every fortnight. Students may
request to see Tamar on an individual basis for support in personal matters.
Will my child be involved?
Involvement
with the chaplain is entirely voluntary and students choose whether or not they
want to be a part of the activities that are offered. Parents will be consulted
if their child wishes to be involved in ongoing one-to-one meetings with the
chaplain or in any program or group involving spiritual or ethical content.
Parents have the right to refuse permission for their child to be involved in
any chaplaincy activity or event.
How can I contact the chaplain?
Tamar’s
days at CSC are Monday and Thursday, 8:00am to 3:00pm and
she can be contacted via the school office or via email at tmulh20@eq.edu.au