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Resources for school communities

Discover resources created by the Chaplaincy and Connections team—including articles, newsletters, and practical guides—to support community engagement across schools communities.

Essential Resources

The document "Characteristics of the Uniting Church in Australia: A Conversational Resource for Associated Schools and the Wider Uniting Church" is one of the resources used to assist the Synod and schools explore and understand areas of common interest, intent and action. 

This resource is designed to support school communities associated with the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) in understanding the character and nature of the UCA.

This resource has been designed as a digital resource and contains hyperlinks to take you to other websites from both within and beyond the Uniting Church.

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Disclaimer:
These teaching resources were originally developed by Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania between 2006 and 2008. While the core educational content may still be relevant, some components (such as website links, referenced resources, curriculum frameworks, and dates) may no longer reflect current standards or practice. The user agrees that the material is provided in good faith for general educational purposes. Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania makes no representations as to its current accuracy or completeness and accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or consequence arising from any use of, or reliance on, the content. Use of this material is at the user's sole risk.
 

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Articles

Leading the way on climate action

Students from a number of Uniting Church-associated schools gathered recently at an event aimed at sustaining our environment through action.

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Why UCA characteristics matter

Relationships and Connections Director with equipping Leadership for Mission, Adrian Pyle, outlines how ‘Uniting Church characteristics’ can work for schools, boards and communities.

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Listening beyond agendas

Relationships and Connections Director with equipping Leadership for Mission, Adrian Pyle, outlines the importance of pausing for reflection ahead of meetings of school councils or boards.

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New connections, big ideas

Leadership was the key theme as schools associated with the Uniting Church Synod gathered at Wesley Place recently for a day of powerful conversations, connection and reflection.

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From inspiration to impact

Year 10 to 12 students from schools connected to the Uniting Church gathered at Wesley Place recently for an engaging day centred around leadership, learning and inspiration.

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Newsletters

The School Bridge, a quarterly e-newsletter featuring news, events, and valuable resources for the Uniting Church-Associated Schools. Explore below the latest editions.
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