Ipswich Adventist School

[EduCativ]

Adventist education is built on the belief that each student is unique and of immeasurable value. It values the importance of the systematic development of the whole person. Students are taught to accept the concept of service as a principle of life to be sensitive to people's needs and become contributing members of their home, church, and society.

Our primary focus is on helping children feel safe and supported in our school community. Bullying is not tolerated. Teachers, chaplains, and counselors follow restorative practices. The goal is to repair relationships that have been damaged by seeking to bring about a sense of remorse and positive action on the instigator and forgiveness on the part of the victim.

Our chaplains have an open door policy. They promote inclusion by running lunchtime clubs, spending time in classrooms and the playground, keeping an eye on vulnerable individuals, assisting in student welfare, and developing positive social interactions. Chaplains are also responsible for our spiritual development programs, including our weekly Prime Time chapel services held on Wednesday mornings and our annual Week of Worship. Parents and friends are welcome to join us for these programs. The chaplains' main objectives are to:

• Foster and encourage the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of the whole school community
• Give comfort and support to students, staff, and parents/caregivers in times of need such as grief and trauma
• Promote an understanding of diversity and to work in a broader spiritual context to support students and families of all religious affiliations
• Assist school counselors and staff in the delivery of student services
• Support students to explore their spirituality, guiding spiritual, values and ethical matters
• Facilitate access to the helping agencies in the community
• Create an environment of cooperation and respect

If you would like a school counselor to work with your child, please contact us through the office. A timetable is available at reception for families to make appointments with the counselor or other individuals on the pastoral care team. The chaplains/counselor will contact parents as the need arises; however, if you would prefer that your child does not participate in our school chaplaincy and counseling support, please let our administration know.

The Adventist independent school system is a worldwide network of Christian schools, colleges, and universities operating since 1863. It is now one of the largest Protestant independent school systems in the world. Owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the schools within this system meet education's regulatory standards. Committed to making quality Christian education accessible to everyone, each school is founded on Christian principles and welcomes students from all religious and cultural backgrounds.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates 5,846 schools worldwide, with a total enrolment of over 1 million students. 58 Adventist independent schools in Australia cater to over 12,000 students in every state and territory. Seven comprehensive, coeducational schools cover the South Queensland area that provides quality education in new or refurbished and well-equipped buildings and grounds.

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