Chaplain’s 2020 Spot

 

"Intro to 2020"

Have you created any resolutions for 2020? I was thinking recently about the New Year’s expectations of many people that have been shattered by the devastating fires. Homes, livelihoods, properties, and even a school in Clifton Creek.

Some of you may have been directly impacted by the fires over the holidays. Regardless of our proximity to these blazes, we have all seen so much on TV, seen and smelt the smoky skies, and many of us have given to help those affected.

As we move forward, and try to deal with what we have experienced, it is important to have opportunities to ‘download’ about such a time. Children especially might need time to talk, or write or draw about their experiences.

I have an amazing book of drawings created by children who experienced the dreadful tsunami on Boxing Day 2004. It is an incredibly moving record of their memories. If you would like to read it, please let me know.

We need to help each other times. If there is anything that you/your children would like to discuss, please contact me at school on the days below, or send me an email. I will be happy to meet and discuss your concern.

NB. There is a copy of my Parent Consent Form on our GRPS website.

Getting to know you sessions..

FREE Chaplaincy fundraising event!

Come and sample FREE Aussie meat, give feedback, and raise $1000 for GRPS Chaplaincy.

This is a fun way to support pastoral care in our school. Participants need to be 18-70 years, and eat lamb at least once a month. We finish with delicious sorbet made by the Chaplain’s wife.

Pass these details to family and friends.

Date:     Thursday 19 March 2020

Sessions: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

- It only takes an hour -

Venue:    Great Ryrie PS Library, Great Ryrie St, Heathmont

We will offer an activity with children in a separate room if required.

Contact: Alan Silverwood 0425881657- silverwood.alan.l@edumail.vic.gov.au

Please book using either of these links: 

https://www.trybooking.com/BIGDC

https://www.trybooking.com/601720

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Pastoral care for our community

Chaplain contact details:

Alan Silverwood - silverwood.alan.l@edumail.vic.gov.au 

Supporting the School community in emotional, social, spiritual and practical wellbeing.

The Chaplaincy program is funded through Federal Govt & Community support including; CCCVaT, Great Ryrie PS Council, and local private and community donations.

My working days in 2020 will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.