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Chappy Newsletter
We are in the middle of the term and we still have plenty of events still to come.
Pastoral Care
As school chaplains, out role is to provide emotional, spiritual and social support to the students and wider school community. One of the ways that we provide support is with one-on-one pastoral care conversations. If you would like us to provide support for your child, please email me us chaplaincy@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au
Breakfast Club
Our Breakfast Club program will start operating as of next week and will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:15-8:45 am this term. If you want to help out, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Chaplaincy Committee
The Local Chaplaincy Committee is the supporting and guiding body behind the Chaplaincy Service helping to shape it to meet the wellbeing of the school community here at the College. If this sounds like something you would like to attend, our next meeting on Thursday the 17th of October, 4pm here at the college. Please get in touch if you'd like additional information.
Talkin’ It Up
Last Friday the 2nd of August a group of our Peer Mentors went out to the annual Talkin’ It Up mental health forum that was held at the Ipswich Civic Centre. It was a great time of learning more about mental health and ways to look after our wellbeing. Thank you to all of those who came.
Bullying No Way
Ripley Valley State Secondary is participating in the Bullying No Way: National week of action – 12 to 16 August 2024.
By working collaboratively within our community, we can collectively help reduce bullying.
Parents and carers play an important role in helping your child understand bullying, and know how to respond to it.
If your child tells you about things at school, or you observe something in public that involves conflict or bullying, take the opportunity to talk about what bullying is. You can learn more about what defines bullying at bullyingnoway.gov.au.
Questions you could ask:
- What do you think bullying is?
- Have you seen it? How did you feel?
- Have you ever felt scared at school because of bullying?
- As well as me, who are the other adults you would talk to when it comes to things like bullying?
- Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not?
- Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened? What would you do if it happens again?
Remind your child that bullying is never okay and discuss how they can respond safely if they experience or witness it.
Encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult and keep seeking support if needed.
By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong.
For more information, visit bullyingnoway.gov.au.
R U Okay Day
R U Okay day is coming up on Thursday the 5th of September. Please keep an eye out on Daymap and notices for more information to come
Chappy Kristian & Taylah
Student Wellbeing - Chaplain and YSC