CHAPLAINCY AT GYMPIE SOUTH SCHOOL
The role of a state school chaplain is to provide social, emotional and spiritual support to students, parents and staff. Sharon Marrington is our school chaplain and works at the school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week.
Chaplains can assist with any of the following:
* Social and/or emotional support – assisting students to develop knowledge, understandings and skills that support learning, positive behaviour and constructive social relationships through social skills programs.
* Spiritual support – providing an additional dimension to the school's care, guidance and support of students with spiritual and/or religious needs.
* Mentoring – acting as a role model for students and assisting in the development of supportive relationships for, with, and among students.
* Community development – enhancing the links between the school and its community, working with school-based support staff and community-based youth organisations and networks to support students.
* Educational support – assisting with classroom activities (under the direction of a teacher) where involvement by the chaplain/student welfare worker provides further social, emotional or spiritual support for those students who may be at risk of disengagement.
* Extra-curricular activities – participating in general school activities such as camps, excursions or sports day.
If you would like your child to see Chappy Ronnie, please leave a message for her at the school office and she will be in touch.