Burrendah Bulletin

Chaplain's Corner 

Louise Lathbury

Introducing the Chaplain - Louise Lathbury.

As a YouthCARE Chaplain, my role is to support the spiritual, social, and emotional well-being of the students, irrespective of their faith or beliefs, and with respect for individual families’ convictions. My role is also to provide support in the day-to-day matters that affect the school community. More simply, if at any stage, life is not easy, then I am available to talk with, to listen, and to provide encouragement and support. Another thing that I can do is provide information on community activities or support agencies in the area for students and/or their families. 

This is my fifth year as Chaplain at Burrendah Primary School. In 2020, I was able to support the school community by:

  1. meeting with individual students (when requested) and discussing topics such as family relationships, grief, and loss, anxiety, anger management, cultural differences, and friendship issues.
  2. facilitating the Drumbeat Program (teachers recommend students in Years 4-6 for a 12-week program in which they learn about teamwork, respectful relationships, making healthy and safe life choices, the effect of rumours and gossip on relationships, negative and positive peer pressure, responding to bullying and managing anger).
  3. facilitating the Super Heroes Group (teachers recommend students for a 5-week lunchtime group where they practice social skills that can be used in the classroom and playground).
  4. encouraging staff to consider their own health and well-being and supporting them during the changes with COVID-19 and the busy periods of the academic year.
  5. engaging with parents/carers during a casual conversation at the end of the school day, and providing fortnightly newsletter items.
  6. an active committee member of the PBS team.

If you would like to make an appointment for your child or yourself to meet with me, please contact the school office, find me at school on a Wednesday, place a note in the labeled box in the library, or email Louise.Lathbury@youthcare.org.au 

 

Student participation in the chaplaincy program is voluntary. If you DO NOT want your child/ren to have one-to-one involvement with the chaplain, then please register your intention at the office.