Hi! My name is Deb HORNE, School Chaplain for Murgon State School
Mon-Tues & Murgon State High School Wed-Fri weekly during school terms. Please contact the school if you would like
to make an appointment.
I completed my Cert 4 in Youth work July 2017, and my Diploma in Youth
Work December 2018. I am now a qualified
Youth Worker.
I regularly attend Professional Development training many topics relevant
to the needs of both schools. Some of
these include:
- Grief & Loss
- Education Queensland (EQ) Mandatory training
- EQ Student protection training
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
- Keeping Children and vulnerable people safe
- Young people, Alcohol & Other Drugs
- Creative conversations and many more.
I have worked in many fields paid and voluntary with
babies, children, young people and young adults. These areas include Swim teacher, group
leader or co-ordinator, with at-risk teens on a Horse Ranch and Silver-lining
girls at Aratheusa. I enjoy working with
young people as they help me stay young in heart and I want to make a
difference and leave a legacy of self-worth in young people today.
I am enjoying running 3 breakfast programs (Kickstart)
and 3 lunch programs (Momentum) each week.
With the support of the school, The South Burnett Pantry, Murgon CTC,
the Murgon Uniting Church, & community donations, these programs are made
possible to help remove hunger as an issue for both teaching and learning. This is offered to both staff & students
for FREE every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
I’m often asked if I am a Teachers Aid, Religious
Instruction Teacher, or Pastor. Although
I am a Christian, I am under the same restrictions as any other organization /
person that enters a State School. I cannot, and do not preach what I believe
to students or staff. I am here to
support staff where needed in the classroom, but first I am here to pick up the
hearts of students and staff by listening, and encouraging ways that promote
self-worth, positive outlook and bring a smile on their face. Well-being is most important and it will help
those who need it focus better and be more motivated to do what school is there
for, to learn or teach.
To find out more about some of what 78% of School Chaplain do, please visit Scripture Union website.
God Bless you and your family.