Scarborough Primary School Newsletter - The Link

Recently, Erica sent out a survey to the school community to explore how my role as a chaplain is understood at SPS. I really appreciated being invited in on some of that conversation, and being able to hear a little bit about how chaplaincy is supported and understood by all of you. I’m aware of how much it is a privilege to be invited in to support a school community and I wanted to say a brief thanks for allowing me to do the work that I do.

In response to some of the questions that came out of the survey, I’ve updated the Chaplaincy link on the school website [Click here ]. This will hopefully give a clearer picture of what my role is at SPS, and how school chaplaincy works. I’ve also created a flowchart which you can open up from that page. This chart should hopefully make it clearer how the referral system works, and how to contact me if you need to.

If you want to chat or would like to ask some more questions, please don’t hesitate to find me on a Monday or Thursday at school, or email me at will.veldman@youthcare.org.au to organise a time.

Will

The Great Book Swap takes place on Friday 23 August and we will be raising funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Students, parents and teachers may donate up to three books each, in good condition and suitable for primary aged students. Class room teachers will collect the donations by Thursday August 22. On the day of the stall, students will be able to purchase a book with a gold coin before and after the assembly on Friday morning. Once all students have purchased a book, there will be another opportunity to purchase extra books. After the assembly the whole school will sit on the oval, in their classes with parents, to read their new books.

All proceeds from the stall will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Come and join the Scarborough Primary P&C conversations– hear what is happening with the school and how we can support our children in their school environment and build a greater connection with the broader community.

Currently we are looking for people to volunteer their time for leadership roles, for parents that are happy to liaise and connect with classrooms teachers and parent groups, and for any social media magicians that may be interested in keeping people up to date on happenings via Facebook.

To get in touch please email: scarboroughprimarypc@gmail.com or message us through our FB page (Scarborough Primary P and C), or join us at our next meeting on Tuesday 13 August at 6.00pm in the school staff room.

Run walk crawl... however you move your body, your school needs you! The Chevron City To Surf for Activ run is coming up soon - 25th of August. And it's so much fun going as a big team!

Register here as an individual, then specify in the team options that you are part of a team. https://perthcitytosurf.com/

The team name is "Scarboro Kidz Rule"

Request an invite from Maria, and follow the instructions from there.

Entering under this school team name automatically entitles you to 15% off enrolment which is calculated at the end.

Then start fundraising with your close family and friends. Every dollar raised goes directly to the school. Last year we raised $250... Lets smash it!

Any questions, please comment here or get in contact with Maria van der Plas at scarboroughprimarypc@gmail.com.