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The Chaplains here 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 us 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, Breakfast Club has started up for the term and it 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 Support Team
The Chaplaincy Support Team (Formally known as 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 21st of August. Please get in touch if you'd like additional information.
Programs
There are multiple programs running out of SSS this term such as Love Bites, RAP, Bella Girls, Rock and Water, RAGE, Chillax, Shine and Managing the Bull. These Programs are well underway and will be finishing up over the next couple of weeks. If you want any more information about these programs or any we facilitate, please contact the college so we can get your child in for term 3.
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.
Chappy Week
From the 1st of June until the 8th of June is Chappy Week. This is a moment to highlight and celebrate all that the chaplaincy service here at the college does. During the week there will be activities and competitions for your child to be a part of. Please keep an eye out on Daymap for more information.
Bunnings BBQ
On Saturday the 31st of May the Chaplaincy Service in partnership with the college’s P&C will be holding a Bunnings BBQ at West Ipswich. If you need to do some shopping or want to support us, please come down and say hi.
Prac Student
During Week 6 (27th-29th of May) Raj who is in the Army will be shadowing the Chaplain’s here at the College as he understands the role of Chaplain in a school as he is looking forward to becoming one. Many of your children will get a chance to meet him over those few days he is with us so if you see him, make sure you make him feel welcomed.
There are still many weeks to go for the term, please remind your child that it is okay to take breaks and to enjoy life as they enter into assessment time. The SSS team are here to support your child if they become overwhelmed and need some support.
Kristian Atkins Taylah Adsett
Chaplain Chaplain
Alicia Pickerill Jacob Millerick
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