Lifewalk Chaplain 2024

This year, we are lucky enough to have the services of Brian Knopp as Lifewalk Chaplain. Lifewalk Chaplains are volunteers who understand that not every student begins the day on an even playing field – there are many challenges that children and young people face.

The Chaplain can walk alongside students who need a little extra support, encouraging them to engage in all aspects of their school experience. When social/emotional competence is low, this can affect academic engagement. In response to this, they provide individual support to students, offering them a listening ear – with empathy and compassion and without judgement.

If you would like your child involved with this extra support, Brian will be offering drop in services in the main office block during lunch time from Monday to Thursday. These can be booked directly with Brian and can also be booked in by contacting one of our school counsellors:
Andrea Jacobs jc@darfield.school.nz or
Lauren Robinson lr@darfield.school.nz.