At BAGDAD in the Southern Midlands of Tasmania both the lunchtime and after school SUPA Clubs are off to a wonderful start with between 10 – 16 children attending each one. We have recently sponsored a little girl from Kenya, Vaati, through Compassion. The children will be writing to her and raising money to send to her.

EASTER ACTIVITES were greatly enjoyed by the children and some of them now know the real reason we celebrate Easter. The Easter story was read out at a Bagdad Primary School Assembly with a few grade 6’s holding up a Cross, Nails and a blackberry crown.

The CHAPLAIN of Bagdad Primary School has been extremely busy, with a variety of changing duties, as needed. Some of these include assisting SRC with Breakfast Club, Networking with parents and singing with children at “Little Lambs” Play & Learn and First Air support. The Southern Midlands is still in terrible drought conditions and the chaplain is referring people to the Guidance Officer, Social Worker and Rural Alive & Well Support person for further assistance. Praying with and for the Southern Midlands Council before their meetings at Kempton, and whilst praying for Rain we also have the Gospel Reading and the Lord’s Prayer.

More stories of encouragement from around the diocese at the Barnabas Column.