Chaplaincy and guidance
The school offers support to students and their families in a number of different ways. These include chaplaincy, counselling, family support, and liaison between agencies and families.
Ipswich East State School is very fortunate to have a chaplain to support our whole school community.
What can your school chaplain do?
A school chaplain is a safe person for children to connect with at school, providing a listening ear, caring presence and a message of hope. They care for students and families struggling with confusing relationships, peer pressure and self-esteem issues, family breakdown, depression, suicide, bullying, drug issues, physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
Chaplains run positive, fun activities for children, both in and out of school, and foster a supportive, caring school community. This includes support for at-risk students, support for staff and families from the wider school community, and spiritual support and direction for the school community.
The partnership between the school and the chaplain, supported by local churches, businesses and community organizations provides a network of local support and assistance. These positive relationships help children to face issues and provide hope, connection, meaning and purpose.