Chaplain's Spot
Every Child is Important … part 1.
25 years ago, the Australian Childhood Foundation published a booklet called ‘Every Child is Important’. Here are the first ‘gems’ from this booklet.
‘Being a parent’ –
Being a parent is the most important job you can do. It also lasts a lifetime. Some say it is a journey filled with amazing rewards and sometimes seemingly impossible challenges.
Parenting myths –
1] I should know all the answers – no parent has all the answers. It’s OK to say I don’t know.
2] Parenting comes naturally – all parents need support. Do not be too hard on yourself. Every parent makes mistakes and learns through experience.
3] Raising my children is my job – Parenting is a community activity – many people play a significant role in children’s lives. Look after yourself as well as your children.
Children and parents learn together!
There is no such thing as a perfect parent.
There is no such thing as a perfect child.
There are many ways to parent.
Children and parents learn from each other.
Children of all ages are constantly watching, listening and learning from their parents.
As a parent, you constantly learn more and more about your child as they change and grow.
Your parenting should change with the changing needs of your children.
Through a child’s eyes:
The more we understand our children the more we can help and support them.
One of the ways we can do this is to think about memories of our own childhood and imagine the world from a child’s point of view.
Community wellbeing:
Toast Tuesday: Our free breakfast program runs weekly on Tuesdays at 8.30am, and is open to all students. Woolies Eastland supports us with a monthly gift card for our spreads.
Here is the link to the Term 3 team helpers roster - volunteersignup.org/CHJKQ
Baker Delight goods: We are thankful to Bakers Delight Heathmont, for their generous provision of loaves for Toast Tuesday. If you would appreciate regular bakery items, please email me, or see me at school.
Second-hand uniforms etc:
Thank you to all who have donated uniform back to us. Please don’t cut off the tag showing the size, and please wash items before returning. If you have any non-GRPS shirts or jackets, please take them to the Opp Shop, as well as the old style dresses. We need to supply only current GRPS items. Thanks!
Contact: Feel free to contact me about anything that is of concern for you or your family, whether emotional, social, spiritual or practical.
Regarding students, I can meet with them once, and for further contact we ask parents to sign a Consent Form. If you would like a form, I can send one home or email one to you.
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.
