Welcome back to another term. I trust you had an enjoyable Easter break. As a Chaplain I am here to support your child throughout the ups and downs of life. One of the ways I provide support is with one-on-one pastoral care conversations. If you would like me to provide support for your child or if you have any questions or concerns yourself, please email me at katki121@eq.edu.au. 

Over the next term I will be in planning for a range of different programs and initiatives. These will include Love Bites (along with the YSC) mentoring program, Rock & Water, Transition Videos. More information will be given out as the term progresses so keep an eye out for them.

Easter Glow Sticks

At the end of last term the P&C held an Easter movie night here on the school grounds. I want to thank those who allowed their child to come and help out on the night.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club, one of the extra-curricular programs of the school is starting up next Tuesday. Breakfast Club will operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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 feel free to email me.

Mentoring Program

A program that the Chaplaincy Service is looking to start up this year is the mentoring program. The mentoring program will include community people who will spend 1 hour a week, 1 on 1 with a student within our community in an open space on the college grounds. The mentor is a life mentor and will undergo child safety training by the College as well as SU. The mentor must be over 21 years of age and have a blue card to participate. 

This is a great way for the wider Ripley Community to be involved with the college and to help support students. If you want to be a mentor or if your child is someone who you think would benefit from this program, please contact me.

Chaplaincy Committee

The Local Chaplaincy Committee is the supporting and guiding body behind the Chaplaincy Service helping shape it to meet the wellbeing of the school community here at RVSSC. If you would like to attend and be a part of the committee, we have our next meeting on Thursday the 19th of May at 4 pm at the Ripley Valley State School.

I am looking forward to an exciting term ahead.

Take care