Role of Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy plays an important role within Balwyn High School Wellbeing team. The Chaplain’s pastoral care and counselling support extends beyond the student cohort, to families, staff and the wider school community.
Chaplaincy Support Group
Chaplaincy services within the school are provided in part by KorusConnect and through the volunteer work of the Chaplaincy Support Group. Representatives from local churches, staff and school parents make up a support group helps raise awareness and funds through promotion within the school community and connecting with external networks such as local churches and councils; and contributing to functions and school events. 50% of the finances needed to fund the Chaplain in the school are raised by this support group through the sale of Second-Hand Books and Second-Hand Uniform.
If you would like to help support our Chaplaincy service you can go to: http://www.korusconnect.org.au/donate
At the Donation page complete the Donation Form by choosing from the first drop down menu ‘Tax Deductible Gift to support Chaplaincy Services & Initiatives in schools’. Fill in your gift amount and please state Balwyn High School in the ‘Organisation Name’ box. Once processed, you can print a receipt and we are advised of your generosity.
Alternatively, a cheque can be made to: Balwyn Chaplaincy Committee addressed to Chaplain, Balwyn High School, Buchanan Ave, Balwyn North 3104
or you can Direct Transfer to our Bendigo Bank Account, Name – Balwyn Korus Connect Chaplaincy Support Group, BSB 633 000, Account number 179167531.
Second-Hand Uniform Sales
The Balwyn High School Chaplaincy Second-Hand Uniform Shop is the only authorised outlet for the sale and purchase of second-hand uniforms within the school. Managed and staffed by volunteers we open regularly throughout school terms to assist students interested in buying and selling uniforms.
Monies raised support the employment of a Chaplain for Balwyn High School as well as other approved Chaplaincy Support Group projects.
School families can bring in quality used uniform items for us to sell through the shop. Sellers receive up to 70% of the sale price and the shop retains 30%. It is a great way to recycle and with new items arriving weekly it’s a great place to shop and save.
Email: secondhanduniforms@balwynhs.vic.edu.au
Open each Thursday, 3.00 -5.00pm (during school terms).
LOCATION:
In the canteen
Book Sales
The Book sales began in 1988, raising money to fund a Chaplain. From modest beginnings it evolved into a busy, computerised service to help save money and to raise money – providing a major portion of the funds necessary. Run entirely by Volunteers, we are grateful for the fine help we have had from parents, students & staff.
The Book Shop opens as a “pop-up” store to continue to support the school community. Details for opening times and arrangements of this store are made available in Term 4 each year to the school community via Compass Newsfeed.
For more information contact secondhandbooks@balwynhs.vic.edu.au
Balwyn High School continues to recognise the work of Verna Woods, who has led this initiative since its inception and continues to support and advocate for this service.
Contact
The chaplain and committee office-bearers can be reached by contacting the school:
Jeff Lampard
Ph. (03) 9862 4129
Fax (03) 9819 7395
Postal Address
Balwyn Chaplaincy Committee
C/o Balwyn High School
Buchanan Avenue
Balwyn North 3104