The Reverend Bryn Jones – Senior Chaplain at Trinity Grammar School, Kew
How were you called to serve? As a newly ordained priest, I started out in the Diocese of Riverina in central west NSW. I served a curacy in Griffith at St Alban’s Cathedral and then moved to Corowa (50 km from Albury Wodonga) where I became Priest in Charge of St John’s Corowa, St Thomas’…
The Reverend Candice Mitrousis – Curate, Yarra Valley Grammar
Why did you choose school Chaplaincy? I don’t know if I would say I chose School Chaplaincy as much as it just felt where I was supposed to be! I have always loved children and have worked with them. From babysitting at the age of 14, to coaching little ones at Calisthenics, to working as…
The Reverend Gillian Moses – Chaplain, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School, Brisbane
Starting The Way You Mean To Go On The start of a new school year is always an opportunity and a challenge. My first week has been full of new staff induction sessions, welcoming continuing staff back into a liturgical space, meeting new students, many of whom are wondering what this strange space called Anglican…
The Reverend Tracey Gracey – Chaplain, St Peter’s Woodlands, South Australia
My first chaplaincy position was at an Anglican school for girls. I had no chaplaincy or teaching experience, so it was a shock to learn on the first day I was teaching RAVE. In one of my first Year 8 classes, there was a conscientious, all-round A+ student. A delight to teach! As this student…
Mrs Rebecca Gough – Assistant Chaplain, St Michael’s Collegiate School, Hobart
I’m constantly surprised by the impact songs have in teaching truths to young people. Throughout my time as assistant chaplain, the most common conversations I have with parents are about the songs that their children are coming home singing and requesting to be played in the car! Whilst parents either love or hate this, I…
The Reverend Andrew Stewart – Chaplain, Mentone Grammar
While I was fortunate to be a student at an Anglican School, it took me a while to feel that God was calling me back to work at one. Leaving school, I had my sights set on making a name for myself in the banking sector but fortunately God had other ideas. Getting involved in…
Soulful Stories Series
Our new ‘Soulful Stories’ series highlights the important work and journeys of our Chaplains. Learn more about The Reverend Andrew Stewart in our first story.
ASA Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027
On behalf of the Management Committee of Anglican Schools Australia, we are pleased to present to you, our Strategic Plan 2023-2027. The core purpose of ASA is to serve, support and connect Anglican schools in living their Anglican Identity, and this plan creates a clear direction on the journey ahead. We all belong…
ASA NEWS | SEMESTER 2 2022
Feature stories include; The Value of Inclusivity, Building Cultural Awareness, Eva’s Story, 2022 ASA Conference, A Commitment to Cultural Safety, Inclusion and Learning Beyond the Story of Christmas.
On the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Today we woke to the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, to images of English people gathering outside Buckingham Palace and to heart-felt tributes: from leaders across the globe, and from everyday people on local radio. Anglican Schools across Australia welcome students from all faiths and backgrounds, we pause today to…
ASA Student Celebration 2021
In 2019, Anglican Schools Australia (ASA) invited all schools to participate in the ASA Student Celebration. This initiative, launched at the Hobart conference, aims to include our students in the annual ASA Conference through videos of student celebration. At this year’s virtual conference, ASA will continue the celebration of our students and their commitment to…
Lambeth Awards: CEO awarded the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship
Anglican Schools Australia (ASA) Chief Executive Officer, The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM, has been announced as a 2021 recipient at the prestigious Lambeth Awards for outstanding contribution to the Church and wider society. Reverend Laurence was awarded the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship for his achievements in making an Anglican education accessible for…
