CHAPLAIN
Yarloop Primary School offers students access to chaplaincy through YouthCARE, providing an essential social, emotional and mental health service to our school and community.
Our YouthCARE Chaplain, Miss Sophie provides a supportive place to talk, confidential, non-judgmental pastoral care and programs based on respect, compassion and service.
Not only is our chaplain trained in pastoral care she comes to us with a background of 25 years' experience in education, with a passion for music. Chaplaincy is an important part of the support we offer our school community who may be facing challenging personal and social issues irrespective of faith and cultural background.
Sophie forms an integral part of the school by:
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Providing pastoral care for staff, students and families
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Linking schools with local community, support agencies and organisations
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Referrals to external services
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Playing an active role assisting and supporting school events
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Facilitating support programs and resources
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Supporting, mentoring, encouraging and empowering the school community
Our Chaplain runs Breakfast Club before school each Friday morning from the canteen.
Sophie is available to talk with, and offer support, to anyone within the school community on Fridays by phone, in person appointment or email.
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