From the Chaplain
Whether you see the Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College crest pass you, in public, on one of our buses or adorning one of our beautifully coloured uniforms, or if you have the pleasure of walking through the gates of our College, you will sense the atmosphere changing. The holistic education nurtured at our college intertwines refined teaching and learning with chaplaincy that encourages students to develop independence in a supportive environment. Our Chaplain at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Rev. Jaqueline Weston is incredible in her role of listening, guiding and being a visual reminder of the holy. She opens the hearts of our students, fostering attitudes that correlate with actions. “
While our wonderful Chaplain is on maternity leave, I have enjoyed attempting to mimic her in some of the responsibilities she would normally fulfil and,, I have noticed that this is impossible. I have found that Chaplaincy at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College is the work of our whole community. The love of teachers is a pivotally integral ingredient sculpting success at our College. Here, we have cultivated a culture of humility and acceptance, an outward promotion celebrating difference and diversity.
But if it is a position of readiness and listening, one that seeks to empower others with strategies applied from beliefs and religion, it sounds like an organic extension of the teaching role. One that every member of staff that I am blessed to work alongside, willingly andlovingly embraces. I am reminded, also, that Jesus’ disciples referred to him as ‘Rabbi’ (teacher), which paves a universe-sized path of footsteps to follow in. Walking with Christ as our pastoral model and taking his yoke upon our shoulders, we set ourselves lofty, professional expectations that we know are aiming in the right direction for our community, and we trust that our challenges are made lighter and we are blessed with indominable vigour in the service of others.
Any sort of definition depicting exactly what Chaplaincy entails does not seem to include any succinct form of instructions.
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