Chaplaincy Program
Our school has the services of a chaplain, funded partly through the Australian Government's National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program. It is also supported by fundraising through the Local Chaplaincy Committee, and through kind donations by parents and community members. Donations may be made at https://www.suqld.org.au/donate/albany-hills-ss-chaplaincy-tax-deductible/
Our chaplain, Chappy Glenn, works at Albany Hills State School three days each week. Access to the chaplaincy service may be made through the school office.
Defence School Mentor
A big welcome to our new Australian Defence Families. I currently work in the Defence position on Tuesday. I have set up a Defence Families email group with the information given at the time of enrolment. If for some reason you are not receiving the emails please contact me through the school email address kocon48@eq.edu.au
Mrs Karen O’Connor
Defence School Mentor
The Defence School Mentor (DSM is a well established position at Albany Hills State School. Working with the school’s administration team, The DSM provides assistance to Australian Defence families and students before, during and after enrolment.
The DSM supports children, members and their families, particularly during their transition into and out of the school on posting. The DSM also supports children throughout deployments and parental absences. The DSM helps all defence children and their families at the school should they seek or require assistance. The DSM is able to put parents and children in touch with the appropriate staff member regarding any enquiries.
Mrs O’Connor is a qualified teacher aide and can provide on site education support in the classroom upon the teacher’s request. The DSM supports children both academically and socially when commencing at Albany Hills.