This Term is fast coming to an end. Assignments are due and exams are underway. During this stressful time, it is important to look after yourself. This can look different for so many people; it can be going for a walk or hanging out with friends. No matter what it is; it is important to engage in these activities.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club is still operating every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:15-8:45 am. If you want to volunteer for this, please feel free to email me. Thank you to all of those who have volunteered thus far.

Rock and Water

Rock and Water has finished for this Term. I want to thank all parents and students who engaged with the program. The Rock & Water program will be run again in Term 3. If you would like your child to participate, please contact me.

Year 11 Leadership Course

The Year 11 Leadership Course has also wrapped up. Thank you to all students who participated and hope you are able to put into practice what you have learnt.

The Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP)

In Term 2, I will be running RAP for Year 7 and 8 students. RAP is a resilience-building program that aims to prevent the development of depression and other emotional problems in teenagers. RAP is strength-based and positively focussed, and has been developed to be relevant to all teenagers. It engages participants to think about what it means to be resourceful, as well as develop new strategies that will build their resilience. RAP empowers teenagers to effectively deal with stress, conflict, and other difficulties, both now and in the future. The program addresses issues such as managing stress, managing emotions, building self esteem, promoting family harmony, and keeping the peace with others. 

If you want your child to participate in this program, please 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. If you would like to attend and be a part of the committee, we have our next meeting on Thursday the 18th of May at 4pm. If you want any more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

SU Camps

Scripture Union Australia, the organisation that employs the chaplains here in Ripley Valley and in hundreds of schools across the country is also a camping organisation. If you are looking for something for your child to do over the holidays, please follow the following link. https://sucamps.org.au/?season=autumn

Pastoral Care

As a School Chaplain, my role is to provide emotional, spiritual and social support to the students and wider school community. 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, please email me at katki121@eq.edu.au. 

I hope you have a great Easter holiday break.