Chaplaincy

THE CHAPLAIN'S ROLE
Our Chaplain Anna-Marie, supports the social and emotional well-being of the students, staff and families at Marysville Primary School.

WHAT THE CHAPLAIN DOES:
• Provides one-on-one support for students and families.
• Spends time in the playground and classrooms building positive relationships with students.
• Upholds the schools’ values of Respect, Responsibility and Community - with a committment to Pride and Nurturing our learners

ACCESSING SUPPORT
Accessing the Chaplain can be initiated be a teacher, student, or parent.

Should a teacher identify that a child could benefit from additional support or encouragement, they would ask the child if they would like to speak to the Chaplain and them arrange a convenient time.

A student may request a one-on-one chat with the Chaplain. If this needs to happen during class time the teacher will be consulted. Parents can also contact the Chaplain directly via email: anna.steyn2@education.vic.gov.au

ART THERAPY

Art therapy is a tool Anna-Marie uses to help students interpret, express, and resolve their emotions and thoughts. Students work with Anna-Marie to explore their emotions, understand conflicts or feelings that are causing them distress, and use art to help them find resolutions to those issues.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST CLUB

Anna-Marie runs our school Breakfast Club from 8.15am - 8.50am Monday - Wednesday each week. The club provides more than just nutritious food, it improves concerntration, builds social skills and gives students a better chance to THRIVE. This program is well attend each day often including parents and community support.