School Chaplains are in the prevention and rescue business - helping students find a better way to deal with issues ranging from family breakdown and loneliness to drug abuse, depression and suicide. They provide a listening ear and a caring presence for kids in crisis and those who just need a friend. The role of the School Chaplain is to promote and enhance the well being of all members of the school community.
Scripture Union (Queensland) External link is the auspicing body that employs and supervises chaplains in public schools including Currajong State School. Representatives from local churches, schools and communities make up Local Chaplaincy Committees (LCCs) to administer and raise funds for their particular chaplains.
Currajong State School has had a number of school chaplains over the years, in term 4, 2025 we welcomed Chappy Paul to our Currajong community.
Chappy Paul works with us on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday each week. He checks in with students in their classrooms and can be found out and about during break times.
Disclaimer
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Education.
Acknowledgement
This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Education under the National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program.