CHAPLAINCY NEWS

Fun Filled Term

Term 4 has been a fun filled time at Kew High School.  There have been many exciting events and programs involving chaplaincy.

Remembrance Day Grant – Boroondara Council

The School were fortunate to receive a $1000 grant to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. As part of the commemoration the school held a Remembrance Day Service on Monday 12th November. The service was attend by State Member for Kew Tim Smith and 400 students from Years 7, 8 and 9. All in attendance were given a Remembrance Day poppy, as well as 100 long stem poppies with the names of families members who have served in the armed forces were placed into the VCE garden.  Along with the poppy display an Aleppo Pine was planted in the VCE Garden. The Pine was donated by Greg Davies a past Kew High School Chaplain. The grant funds will also be used to purchase a plaque and garden bench to sit alongside the Aleppo Pine.

Peer Support

Congratulations to the 38 Year 9 students who have been selected for the Peer Support Program in 2019. The leaders met their buddies for the first time on Orientation Day and will work with them during Semester 1, 2019.

Chaplaincy Second Hand Book and Uniform Shop

A big thank you to the volunteers who have worked through the busy season of books and uniform sales. The modules have been overflowing with uniforms and the volunteers have been busy packing book orders. This is a great service to the school and also financially supports the chaplaincy. Sadly we say good bye to many parent volunteers this year including Kathy Hongmung – Roster Coordinator, Jane Andrews – Book Coordinator and Helen Hendley – Shop Coordinator. Thank you for your generous support of the second-hand shop over many years.

Chaplaincy Fundraising

Did you know that the Kew High School Chaplaincy does not receive Federal Government funding? Each year the Chaplaincy Committee and the School raise all of the funds to pay for the Chaplaincy program. Thanks to the commitment of a wonderful group of volunteers each year the Chaplaincy Committee raises over $41000. But it’s not easy. You can help by volunteering to assist in the second-hand uniform and book shop where the commissions collected supports chaplaincy.  You can get involved in the Chaplaincy committee or simply support the fundraising events held each term.

Rosemary Carter

School Chaplain