Hi, My name is Shell and I am your chaplain here at Loganlea State High School. I am here at the school 5 days a week. I started at Loganlea at the start of Term 2, 2022 and I am enjoying our school and love how welcoming the Staff, Students and school community is at Loganlea. I am an experienced Chaplain/Youth Worker and have been working in Education QLD schools since 2009. I love photography, travelling and nature.
Twice a term you will receive a Chappy Newsletter so you can find out what I have been up to around our wonderful school as well as any upcoming events and how you can be involved in chaplaincy at Loganlea.
Many people don’t truly understand what the role of a chaplain is in schools so I would love for you to take some time to read on to find out more about our Chaplaincy Service.
Chappy Shell
What is a school chaplain?
I, as a SU QLD chaplain am a trusted, trained individual who works in our school communities to provide social, emotional and spiritual support to students, parents/carers and staff.
I, as the school chaplain work in the prevention and support space, helping students find a better way to deal with issues ranging from family breakdown to loneliness to friendships and mental health. I provide a listening ear for our young people in crisis, and also to those who just need a friend. I run programs, activities and events to foster inclusivity and a positive culture in our school community. I also attend all school events and you can sometimes find me attending school camps and excursions.
School chaplains are unique and we are NOT counsellors. We are however very qualified in many different fields. - How are we unique? I am a support conduit – connecting students, families, parents, staff to specialist services, medical services and community groups in consultation with School Principals and the Guidance Officers. I build relationships with students and staff and I am trusted adult in the school and in the classroom. I am seen by students as an adult who is not a part of the school’s authority structure.
Where can you find me?
Absolutely everywhere would be the answer by many in the school but I do have a Chappy Office. I have a great, relaxing, calming and joyful Chappy Office located in our Wonderful Wellbeing Hub T Block. In this space I run programs, meet with students, staff and families.
BREAKFAST CLUB – Breaky Club every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning 7:30am to 8:30am; behind the canteen for all staff & students. The Brekky is FREE for all students, staff and families. We serve toast, cereal and cup of milk; all is sponsored by YMCA Breakfast Program and staff of Loganlea State High.
PARENT/CARERS MORNING TEA - I hold a PARENT/CARERS MORNING TEA outside the canteen area 3 times a term. This is a great time for any parents/carers that would like to attend to meet other parents/carers; meet me and also have some of the school staff pop by for a hello. This a great space to ask questions; find out some things happening at the school; eat some yummy morning tea and drink some coffee/tea. You will receive an email & text message for when they are on.
PROGRAMS – I run many programs within the school that range from friendship to self-esteem to grief and loss. I also run extra curriculum programs such as Uno Club, Wellbeing Walks, Lawn games and more.
How can you get involved?
Breakfast Club - You can get involved by volunteering your time at Breakfast club. This runs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning 7:30am to 8:30am. If you would like to volunteer sometime please email me.
I am thankful for being in the Loganlea State High School community. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me if you would like to chat; need support for your family or your young person or to volunteer.
Kind Regards,
Chappy Shell
SU Chaplaincy
Chaplain at Loganlea State High School
Phone- 07 3451 8777 Email -rragl0@eq.edu.au