Contributed by Paul Tarbuck
AROUND this time each year, there is an opportunity to show appreciation for the work of chaplains in our schools.
Chaplains can be seen participating actively in the life of their schools in events such as sports or camps and indoor activities and by organising regular gatherings such as breakfast clubs. However, there is also a vital part of the role that is done quietly behind the scenes.
Chaplains are skilled at “tuning in” to the needs of others. They extend the reach of school support services and their focus is the well-being of young people at all times, but particularly when challenges, disappointments, grief and difficult choices are faced.
Maleny High School Chaplain Donna Turner is one such person. Donna is teaming up with Chappy Mike from Beerwah State High School to present a combined Chaplaincy fundraiser – for those who really enjoy making hands-on craft. ‘Craft with Chappies’ on Saturday June 14 at Maleny High School Activities Centre. It’s a fundraiser that will help to sustain the on-going work of these school chaplains. The proceeds will be shared by chaplaincy at both Beerwah and Maleny High Schools.
The cost is $25 per project and there will be 4 craft projects through the day, each undertaken over 90 minutes. Light refreshments will be included in the price. For enquiries contact Chappy Donna dturn214@eq.edu.au or Chappy Mike mturn115@eq.edu.au.