About Us

Chaplaincy

Diocesan’s special character is its heritage as a Church School. This means there is a commitment to the concept of Christian community and how this is expressed in our relationships with God, self and others. The School is Christian in character, Anglican in expression and welcoming of all denominations and faiths.

Chaplaincy at Diocesan seeks to nurture faith and encourage engagement in intellectual, moral, ethical and social issues; affirming the answers that can be found in the context of Christian faith and tradition.

Corporate worship is an important part of community life at Diocesan. We worship in a variety of settings and styles; in year levels, in houses, as the whole school and staff during the school year, weekdays and some Sundays. The strong network of Old Girls has a continuing association with the school through special services and community gatherings.

The chaplaincy team is involved in the network of pastoral care in the school and is always available to students and staff alike.

Service

Diocesan’s motto Ut Serviamus (That We May Serve) is a key facet in the culture and tradition of the School. Throughout the year students are given the opportunity to serve others in both practical and philanthropic ways. Students are encouraged to give their time and talents on a number of levels to serve others both within the School community and the wider community.

One part of the Service Programme is Giving which takes place on two fronts (see ‘Giving’).

Voluntary Service programmes of a specific period of time are currently run at Years 10 & 12.