Chaplaincy

Doncaster Primary School

Chaplain: Kathy Armour with support and communication with Beverley Watson, Children's and Families Minister.

Kathy provides support to the school community by:

• meeting with students and parents
• participating in relevant programs such as values education, student well-being initiatives, leadership programs and the‘M Power Girls’ program
• connecting with other support services in the area
• facilitating parenting programs
• building support networks and relationships within the school
• providing advocacy where appropriate
• working in partnership with the “Food For Families” Program provided by Doncaster Church of Christ
• overseeing the school prayer group
• being available for spiritual and emotional support in situations of loss and grief
• meeting with other members of the school support team
• assisting a team from Doncaster Church of Christ in creating and providing Easter and Christmas celebration services for the school

Food For Families

This is co-ordinated by Beverley Watson. Meals are made by church members and placed in a freezer for distribution by the school chaplain as required. They are a welcomed gift in difficult times for many families at Doncaster Primary School.