School Chaplaincy

What is a School Chaplain



School Chaplaincy

Chaplaincy

What is a school chaplain?

Our school chaplains work in schools to promote and support student wellbeing. They are trained members of the service who are dedicated to bringing the best care and support to every student, staff member and family in the wider school community. 
 
Our chaplains do this by offering services such as breakfast clubs, running social development programs, providing emergency care and relief to families in crises and more generally, being available as a listening ear to those who need it.  Currently we have chaplains that run groups such as Rock and Water, Shine and Building Strong Men & Women’s programs. See below for further details.

Who is eligible?

Currently, we provide chaplaincy to 4 local schools including; Windsor High, Windsor South Public, Freemans Reach Public and  Windsor Park Public School.

If you would like to speak to someone regarding school chaplaincy, or if you are searching for a chaplaincy provider, please email Elijah at elijahb@strongnation.community, or contact Strong Nation Community Services.

Chaplains support staff and students in a variety of ways;

 
  • Planning and running anti-bullying days, R U Ok day, welfare week
  • Helping staff with vaccination days, school photo day etc
  • Handing out free food at lunch/recess
  • Recess and lunchtime activities/sports
  • Classroom support – helping with reading & literacy groups
  • Helping with swimming/athletic carnivals
  • Practical assistance in the music rooms – HSC music performance, and teaching students how to play instruments
  • Assisting with the well-being survey across the school;
  • Meeting with parents and students to support them wherever possible
  • Attending and assisting in open nights/presentation nights/school concerts
  • Extra Supervision at bus duty
  • Connecting Families in need to HSC and other local organisations
  • Support in the special education support unit
  • Be a group leader in Year 6 transition days
  • Attend welfare meetings
  • Helping students with homework

Schools involved

  • Windsor High
  • Windsor South Public
  • Freemans Reach Public
  • Windsor Park Public

Programs Offered

  • Breakfast program - approx 350 students a week are fed breakfast
  • Shine Program - Approx 80 girls per year complete this program
  • Strength Program - Approx 80 boys a year complete this program
  • Lunchtime Program - "Salt & Light" (Christian Interest Group)
  • Playgroup
  • Music Band Program

What is a community chaplaincy?

Our Community Chaplain relationally engages and connects with people in our community to understand their needs. They provide support and resources to the community by connecting them with local services and offering a listening ear.

Why see a Chaplain?

#1

Strong Nation Chaplains are passionate about their community and look for ways to help in its development for the benefit of individuals and their families.

#2

Strong Nation Chaplains are a bridge between local community members and essential services, partnering and coordinating support efforts.

#3

Strong Nation Chaplains have a thorough understanding of the needs in their community and do what they can to help meet those needs.

#4

Strong Nation Chaplains are passionate about their community and look for ways to help in its development for the benefit of individuals and their families.

Our Chaplains

Sami Wikaira-Paul

Community Chaplain

Elijah Burrell

School Chaplain

Sarah Collins

School Chaplain

Ric Burrell

School Chaplain

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