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Reflection on schools conference
Aitken College chaplain Rev Gavin Blakemore reports on the wonderful insights gained at the recent UCA national schools conference in Brisbane.
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December reflection for school boards
The Synod’s Chaplaincy and Connections unit reflects on how newness often starts at the edges, and how boards can create room for possibilities that aren’t fully formed yet.
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Chaplains and the school board
A reflection on how boards can keep listening to the school’s spiritual centre without confusing who leads, who governs and who serves. In this reflection, a question arises: should a school’s chaplain sit on the board?
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Leading a school with soul
School leadership is often framed around responsibilities and outcomes, but in faith-influenced schools it also becomes a moral task.
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November reflection for school boards
The Synod’s Chaplaincy and Connections unit outlines a number of ways school councils and boards can connect with the characteristics of the Uniting Church.
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October reflection for school boards
The Synod’s Chaplaincy and Connections unit explores the important role of humility in schools leadership.
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September reflection for school boards
It’s important school councils and boards create a space in which every contribution counts.
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Environmental award for college
Uniting Church-associated school Cornish College is celebrating after receiving an award for its commitment to action to protect the environment.
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Why disability inclusion matters
Next Wednesday (December 3) is International Day of People with Disability, and the Synod’s Disability Inclusion Advocate Elga Rodriguez has offered some pointers on how congregations and faith communities might mark the day.
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Fun, fellowship and faith
Rev Deacon Jeanne Beale has contributed a wonderful article outlining how over 40 people came together recently for fun, fellowship and faith at the Uniting Faith and Families camp.
