Chaplains Spot

Sometimes, other people’s expectations on us can feel quite unreasonable. They seem to think that they know what is best for us. We all have different skills and talents. Life would be very dull if we were all the same. We usually know our limits, although we can be challenged to try and reach new levels. 

I like the above quote. It helps to put perspective in our day. There are always going to be demands placed on us, by our kids, work colleagues, friends, those in authority. However, we also need to be focused, and not sidetracked, so that we can do our best at whatever is in front of us. How do we do that? Here are some ideas:

1. Make People Feel Special - Encourage and empower people at every chance.

2. Find Work You Love and Put Your Heart and Soul Into It.

3. Focus on the Task at Hand - Do the best you can where you are with what you have.

4. Treat Every Task as Important - Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it.

5. Always Do the Right Thing, Even When It’s Hard - Don’t let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can.

6. Take Initiative - Even if you’re already very good at your job, do whatever you can to push your limits.

7. Be Part of the Solution - Don’t be known as someone who is always complaining.

8. Tell the Truth - Let people know they can count on you to be honest, even when it's tough.

9. Help as Many as You Can Along the Way - Become someone people seek out for help.

10. Maintain a Positive Attitude - A positive attitude is always contagious.

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Toast Tuesday: Our free Toast Tuesday program runs from 8.30 until start of school. Our second-hand uniform stock is also available for gold coin donations. 

Meal Train roster: We would again like to offer a weekly emergency meal to families in our school community. If your family would appreciate a meal at any time of emergency, please let me know. If you would like to contribute a meal, please go to the following link. mealtrain.com/vlwooz

Contact: If you need to contact me, you can email me, or phone or see me at school on my days listed below.

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Maroondah Council events: 

Events, expos and information sessions

*SCHOOL HOLIDAYS activity* - Nature Play Day

Come celebrate Nature Play Week with free fun, interactive and creative activities to inspire your little nature adventurers to care for nature and have lots of fun outside!  Activities are suitable for children 2-10 years. Families are welcome.

Date: Wednesday 10 April 2024. Time: 10am to 1pm

Venue: Cheong Park, 84-100 Bayswater Road, Croydon 3136

Cost: FREE but registrations are essential - access QR code via Council website.

NOTE: Adult supervision required. Children cannot be left unattended. 

Avoiding parental burnout

When the daily stress of parenting becomes chronic it can turn into parental burnout. 

Date: Thursday 18 April 2024. Time: 7pm to 8.30pm

Venue: Online. Bookings essential. Cost: Free

Please contact Cathie Wills with any questions on 9294 5740 or email:  childrens.services.events@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Maroondah Night Run

Come in your brightest activewear for a 5km run/walk on Friday 19 April at Ringwood Golf Club. BYO glow bands/lights to stand out from the crowd! All athletic abilities welcome.

Cost: Individual - $26 per person (12+ years or have an adult with them)

Family - $57 (max of 4 people with one entrant 18+. Extra $10 per person)

Concession entry - $20 per person. $10 per person. $5 for additional people under the same booking. Registrations close Tuesday 16 April.

Take charge of your financial future

Join Victoria Devine, ‘She’s on the money’ podcaster, well-known author and former financial advisor to learn strategies to help you take charge of your financial future.

Date: Thursday 2 May 2024. Time: Doors open at 7pm. Presentation starts at 7.30pm. Event finishes at 9pm. Venue: Karralyka, Mines Road, Ringwood East .

Attending online? Livestream session 7.30-8.30pm. The link will be sent to attendees.

Cost: $5 per person concession. $10 per livestream booking.

Who: Suitable for ages 16+. Parent supervision required for people under 18.

Be ahead of the game: talking to young people about gaming

Join this free information session to understand how the blurred line between gambling and gaming is placing young people at risk of harm.

Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024. Time: 7.30pm to 8.45pm

Venue: Online. Cost: Free

For more information please contact Cathie Wills on 03 9294 5740 or email childrens.services.events@maroondah.vic.gov.au 

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I was recently reading this book with a student. It’s a great story about someone who has no friends at school, and who meets lots of others who ‘have no friends’ as well. I recommend it for those who need some new friends to play with. 

Fun Facts for4 Kids: Number four is the only one with the same amount of letters!

Easter focus thought: If you would like to know the origins of Easter eggs, you could 

check it out on Google. There is a deep message behind these delicious oval shaped [or 

bunny shaped] items in which we usually overindulge. Easter is a significant time for 

many people, and it is good to remember that even though this world can be very 

challenging and dark, there is still hope beyond what we can see. However you ‘celebrate’ 

Easter, may it be a special time for you and your family. 

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Alan Silverwood: Chaplain - Pastoral care for our community. [Tuesday, Friday]

[alan.silverwood@education.vic.gov.au] Supporting the School community in emotional, social, spiritual and practical wellbeing.  

Our Chaplaincy program is funded by the Federal Government’s ‘National Student Wellbeing Program’, the GRPS School Council and donations.