Student Wellbeing - Chaplain and YSC
We are halfway through the term. What a term it has been. Seeing every student engaging with the various programs and activities the College provides and seeking out support has been excellent. As Chaplains, we are grateful to partner with students and parents to care for everyone at Ripley Valley State Secondary College. We provide emotional, spiritual and social support to the students and the 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 at chaplaincy@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au
If you also want to know more about chaplaincy, please use the latest snapshot to find out more about who we are and what we do:
https://suchaplaincy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Chaplaincy-Snapshot-A4-v5-web.pdf
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club, one of the school's extra-curricular programs, is well underway. Breakfast Club runs every day from 8:15-8:45 am. This is an excellent way for the students to engage with one another over food or milo and doesn't cost them anything. If you want to volunteer for this, please email us; we will appreciate your help.
Chaplaincy Committee
The Local Chaplaincy Committee is the supporting and guiding body behind the Chaplaincy Service, helping to shape it to meet the well-being of the school community here at the College. If this sounds like something you would like to attend, our next meeting is on Thursday the 15th of May. Please get in touch if you'd like additional information.
Programs
Our programs this term are well underway. We offer the RAP Program, Rock & Water, Seasons for Growth, and Bella Girls. If you have missed out on any of these programs, we will provide more in Term 2, so please keep an eye out if you would like your child to be a part of a program to help with their well-being.
SU Camps
Scripture Union Australia, the organisation that employs the chaplains here in Ripley Valley and hundreds of schools across the country, is also a camping organisation. If you want something for your child to do over the holidays, please follow the following link.
https://su.org.au/events/?category=Camp
Chappy Pantry
Chappy Pantry is being used daily, and we thank those who donated. Chappy Pantry was designed to provide essential food assistance to students who may come to school without lunch, have insufficient lunch, or experience hunger during the school day.
The Chappy Pantry has already made an incredible impact, and we are excited to continue to grow this initiative. If you want to help and donate food for this, please get in touch with us. We will love your support.
SU Schoolies
Scripture Union Australia also runs drug & alcohol-free schoolies events for all those in year 12 wanting to celebrate finishing their schooling. A few options exist, such as Sunshine Coast, Hawaii & Vanuatu. If this interests you or your child, please follow the link below for more information.
Ripley Youth
Ripley Youth is back and happening every Friday during the second break-in J204! We'll be joined each week by the Youth Pastors and leaders from Cityhope Church.
Ripley Youth is all about creating a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone. This term, we'll dive into the "Life Essentials" series, exploring themes like identity, belonging, purpose, and faith. We'll also have service opportunities throughout the year within the school and the wider community. Feel free to come and join in!
As we enter into assessment and exam times, we, as chaplains, wish all the best to the students with their schoolwork. If you need any support, don't be afraid to reach out.
Kristian Atkins Taylah Adsett
Chaplain Chaplain
Alicia Pickerill Jacob Millerick
YSC YSC
Student Wellbeing - Chaplain and YSC