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If you would like to be part of continuing this important support and helping chaplaincy remain strong in our schools, you are warmly invited to join a local Chaplaincy Support Team. Photo supplied
As Chaplaincy Week approaches from May 31 to June 7, the Burdekin community is being encouraged to celebrate and support the local school chaplains helping students, staff, and families across the region.
For almost two decades, the Burdekin community has benefited from the vital work of dedicated school chaplains.
The Burdekin currently has seven school chaplains supporting the holistic wellbeing of 10 of our school communities. Through one-on-one support, running small groups, and connecting with staff, students, and families, our Chappies make a much-needed impact.
School chaplains provide social, emotional, and pastoral support to school communities. They are in the prevention and support business, helping students find better ways to deal with issues such as peer relationships, mental health challenges including anxiety and depression, bullying, educational support needs, and family breakdown.
They provide a listening ear and a caring presence for children and young people in crisis, as well as those who simply need a friend. They also provide support for staff and parents within school communities. Chaplains also run evidence-based programs including social and emotional support, mentoring, educational support, and community development.
Our Chappies are funded in part by the government and their schools, but the shortfall is required to be made up through the fundraising efforts of local Chaplaincy Support Teams.
We would like to sincerely acknowledge and thank the Burdekin community for the ongoing support shown towards school chaplaincy over many years. Through donations, fundraising efforts, volunteering, sponsorship, and attendance at community events, local individuals, businesses, churches, and organisations continue to play a vital role in ensuring chaplains can remain present in our schools.
If you would like to be part of continuing this important support and helping chaplaincy remain strong in our schools, you are warmly invited to join a local Chaplaincy Support Team. Throughout the year, there will also be several opportunities for our community to support chaplaincy, beginning with the Chaplaincy Fundraising Breakfast during Chaplaincy Week, followed by the Water Festival and Harvest Festival.
Your support is greatly appreciated in helping maintain the wide reach of chaplaincy in Burdekin schools.
Contributed with thanks to the Burdekin Chaplaincy Support Team
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