The Role of the Chaplain at SSSO

As Chaplain at SSSO, my primary role is to support and uphold the Christian ethos of the school, while helping to nurture the faith and spirituality of our students and staff. This involves a variety of responsibilities, including writing Thought for the Day reflections, which are shared and discussed during form time, selecting themes for our assemblies, and leading termly Eucharists. I also assist in planning our annual services at Southwark Cathedral, which are always a special occasion for the whole school.

Each year, we are blessed to have the bishop visit and offer a short message, as well as present Year 7 students with Bibles, a thoughtful gift from our school governors. We also welcome a number of clergy from the Southwark Diocese to assist with our annual whole-school Easter Eucharist, which is always a joyful and reflective time for us all as a school community.

While SSSO is a Christian school, we are proud to have students and staff from a wide range of faith backgrounds, as well as those with none. As Chaplain, I offer pastoral support to everyone in our school, regardless of their personal beliefs. It is an immense privilege to be part of this work and to witness the many ways God is at work in our school community.