Supporting the social, emotional and pastoral wellbeing of students,
families and staff at Ripley Valley State Secondary College.
Kristian Atkins
School Chaplain
and Youth Worker
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About our Chaplaincy service
Ripley Valley State Secondary College offers a vibrant and supportive
Chaplaincy service focused on the social, emotional and pastoral
wellbeing of students, families and staff.
Our founding School Chaplain, Kristian Atkins, also serves as one of
our Youth Workers, providing a range of wellbeing, mentoring and
engagement opportunities for students.
Our Chaplain works alongside students, staff, families, local church
volunteers and community partners to provide pastoral support,
practical assistance and opportunities for students to connect and
engage with their College community.
Chaplaincy services at the College are supported by
Scripture Union Australia
,
which provides chaplaincy services to hundreds of state schools
across Queensland.
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How we can help
Our Chaplain provides a range of wellbeing, mentoring and engagement support
for students and families, including:
- Pastoral care and wellbeing support
- Student mentoring
- Practical assistance for students and families
- Social connection and engagement
| - Support during challenging times
- Connections with community organisations and services
- Student leadership and peer support
- Group wellbeing and resilience programs
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Programs and activities
Throughout the year, our Chaplain coordinates and supports a range of
programs, activities and initiatives across the College, including:
- Breakfast Club
- Chappy Pantry
- Community hamper programs
- Youth Group in partnership with local church volunteers
- Student Representative Council support
| - Peer Mentor Program
- Positive Behaviour for Learning Wellbeing Team
- Student leadership activities
- Community engagement
- Parent and community activities
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Wellbeing and support programs
Our Chaplain delivers and supports a range of evidence-informed programs
designed to strengthen resilience, relationships, confidence and wellbeing.
- Rock and Water
- Seasons for Growth
- RAP (Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships)
- Boys Group
| - CHAT
- Respectful Relationships
- Strength
- Peer Skills Training
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Further information about these programs is available through the
Ripley Valley State Secondary College Internal Support Programs document.
Meet our Chappy
Learn more about Chaplaincy at Ripley Valley State Secondary College
and the support, programs and opportunities available to our students
and families.
Watch our Chaplaincy video on YouTube
Supporting our community
Chaplaincy also plays an important role in strengthening connections
between the College and the wider Ripley community.
Our Chaplain works alongside local churches, community volunteers and
partner organisations to support students and families and contribute
to activities across the community.
Kristian is also an active member of the Ripley Valley State Secondary College
Parents and Citizens' Association and supports community events including
Christmas in July Bingo and the Ripley Christmas Carols.
Need to speak with our Chaplain?
Students and families can:
- Speak with our Chaplain directly
- Visit Student Support Services
- Speak with their Year Level Coordinator or another trusted staff member
- Ask a parent or carer to contact the College
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Chaplain
Kristian Atkins
Email
katki121@eq.edu.au
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Chaplaincy volunteering
Community volunteers play an important role in supporting Chaplaincy
programs and activities at Ripley Valley State Secondary College.
If you are interested in supporting our Chaplaincy program, please complete
the volunteer form below, or through our quick links on the right.
Download the Ripley Valley Chaplaincy Volunteer Form