Chaplaincy Services provide emotional, social, spiritual and personal support to school communities. SU Qld Chaplains provide positive adult role models for students. Chaplains are present in schools at the invitation of the Principal, in consultation with the local community, and with the support of the P&C Association. Chaplains have provided support to the Hambledon State School community over the last 12 years.
What does a School Chaplain do?
A School Chaplain is a safe person for children to connect with at school and provides a listening ear, caring presence, and a message of hope. Chaplains run positive, fun activities for students and assist in fostering supportive, caring school communities.
Working with other members of the school’s support team, the Chaplain cares for students struggling with issues such as difficult relationships with other children or family members, poor self-esteem, family breakdown, and depression.
The partnership between the school and the Chaplaincy Service, supported by local churches, businesses and community organisations, provides a network of local support and assistance. These positive relationships help young people to face difficult issues, and provide hope, connection, meaning, and purpose.
The Chaplaincy Service is available to everyone in the school community regardless of their religious beliefs.
Who is the Hambledon’s School Chaplain?
Daniel (Chappy Dan) has recently commenced as Hambledon's School Chaplain. He is passionate about supporting the whole school community to enable all children to experience success at school.
What will Chaplaincy look like at Hambledon in 2021?
During 2021 Chappy Dan will assist in classrooms, run lunch time activities, attend school camps and excursions, and run programs that support students emotionally and socially. These include programs called ‘Friends for Life’, ‘Fun Friends’, ‘Master Chefs’ and ‘Drumbeat’. In addition, Chappy Dan will also run groups as different needs/issues arise during the school year. Chappy Dan runs a Brekky Program on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8am at the hall. Students may request to see Chappy Dan on an individual basis for support in personal matters. If students seek support after the initial one-to-one meeting, parental consent is required. A consent form will be sent home with the student requesting parental consent.
Will my child be involved?
Involvement with the Chaplain is entirely voluntary and students choose whether or not they want to be a part of the activities that are offered. Parents will be consulted if their child wishes to be involved in ongoing one-to-one meetings with the Chaplain or in any programme or group.
How can I contact the Chaplain?
Chappy Dan can be contacted on 4040 8666 (Tuesday and Wednesday) or via email: dstub25@eq.edu.au. In addition, feel free to drop in to the school and visit Chappy Dan. Appointments can also be made through the office.