Chaplain

Why Chapel?

Student wellbeing is valued at Redlands. This is the reason in the Senior campus there is a Tutor system and a Tutor time each day. One day of that program we have Chapel. This is a really important time for our students as they are encouraged to reflect, be grateful, contemplate larger questions in life and gain a perspective of the sacred. This fosters a connection to the spiritual. Psychological research has shown that a sense of spiritual and religiosity improves positive psychology traits and general wellbeing. The Chaplains endeavour to make this time interesting and relevant.

Our School has a rich Anglican tradition and we are fortunate to have an open community where discussing and exploring life questions is expected and a biblical perspective is considered. Our students enjoy the beautiful St Peter’s Anglican Church building which encourages that sense of sacred.

In our many trips and camps, students likewise connect with the natural environment, another sacred space, for them to express joy, celebration and gratitude as they wonder about a creator.

This year each student is encouraged to contribute to Chapel in a variety of ways: music, praying, reading, drama, reflection, caring for the space. This is an exciting opportunity for students to make this space and time their own.

The Chaplains are happy to answer any questions about Chapel and we invite parents to contact us.

Ms Bronwyn Lihou
Senior Campus Chaplain
blihou@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9830

Ms Fiona McKenzie
Junior Campus Chaplain
fmckenzie@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022