Cooloongup Primary School Chaplain: Delaine Marillier
School chaplains make a valuable contribution to the social, emotional and wellbeing of school communities across Western Australia. This might include support and guidance about ethics, values, relationships, and helping students engage with the broader community.
Hi, amazing CPS parents and community!
My name is Delaine, and I am the new school chaplain. I work for YouthCARE and am not part of the Department of Education, therefore I am a person who can offer extra support for students, staff, and families. I also work at Warnbro Community High School, so when it comes to our Year 6’s graduating at the end of the year, I may be able to offer ongoing support for students going onto one of our local high schools.
My role as a chaplain is to check-in with our students, offer coping strategies and give them a place for their feelings and frustrations to be heard. Additionally, my role is also to provide support on a family level, and to help families sift through the overwhelming and confusing support services which exist out there.
Understandably, some misconceptions may arise about the chaplaincy role. School chaplains now have taken up a non-religious role in supporting students and families through social and emotional welfare, family-orientated support, and generally being a positive face around the school! This is done through many ways, such as one-on-one meetings, group meetings, school clubs, breakfast clubs, and even our positive thinking and emotions programs, like Aussie Optimism!
The chaplaincy system for CPS is run through an opt-out basis. Parent and teacher communication will always occur for students who engage with the chaplain regularly.
If you feel as though your little one may need support, or even just a friendly face to connect with, please ask their classroom teacher or let the amazing staff at reception know! You can also contact me directly by email.
Delaine.marillier@guest.education.wa.edu.au
My working days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Thank you all for the amazing work you do for our new generation!
Delaine
Chaplain Referral Process
Delaine is at our school every Tuesday and Wednesday. If you wish to speak with Delaine or to refer your child, please speak with your child’s classroom teacher or visit the office to fill out a Chaplain Referral Form.
