Chaplain

School Chaplain

Piara Waters Senior High School engages YouthCARE to provide a school Chaplain. The Chaplain is available to provide positive support, life skills and leadership to the students and their families. The aim is to create and support a positive school culture through pastoral care and involvement in school initiatives.

The Chaplain works as part of the Student Wellbeing team – contributing to improving student wellbeing but does not hold a disciplinary role. They work under the YouthCARE ethics, and in conjunction with Department of Education policies and procedures. A key responsibility of the school Chaplain is to coordinate small group programs for targeted groups.

Some programs facilitated by the school Chaplain include:

  • Seasons for Growth (grief and loss)
  • Growing Good Blokes (mateship, respect, belonging and student engagement)
  • DRUMBEAT (self-regulation and relationship development through music)
  • The chaplaincy service is confidential and can be accessed by students without prior permission from staff. Parent/guardian consent is required prior to sessions being arranged.