Our Chaplains

We are very fortunate to have the support of two Chaplains at St. Dunstan’s School.

We are blessed with caring and dedicated Chaplains whose work is a key aspect of the life and mission of the school. Our Chaplains work with pupils, staff and parents to strengthen the experience of being a faith community within the school.  They provide a ministry of presence, enable the celebration of key occasions of the school and in the Church’s calendar and are a valued source of support and encouragement at times of difficulties, bereavement or illness.

The Catholic Life and Mission Team work closely with our Chaplains to plan a chaplaincy programme that provides creative, high quality opportunities for the spiritual development of pupils, staff and families.

• Lead Prayer groups for pupils, staff and families e.g. Rosary during May and October
• Meet with members of the school family during times of difficulties
• Lead training to support staff to develop high quality, creative prayer with their classes
• Join classes for times of prayer and attend liturgies in school and at the church
• Support in the formation of the Faith Ambassadors

Our Chaplains are a part of the St Dunstan’s School family, they are a visible presence in school for children and staff during the day.

Pupils value the Chaplaincy provision. They know that being a part of a Catholic school community is very special.  Once children are in Years 5 and 6, they willingly take on leadership roles to support Chaplaincy. They write a letter to apply for the position of Faith Ambassador, a vital role in school as the children work together to enhance the Catholic Life of the school. (Please click on the link here for more information.)