FROM THE CHAPLAIN
The Cru
Departing youth workers Kirrily Aynsley and Simon Walker met with the 2015 Cru Captains, Kate Daine and Jamie Woods, to discuss their leadership role and what they have been doing at Cru this year. How would you describe your role?
What about the week-to-week work you do – how does
Kate: Our role is quite diverse. Each week we meet with the
that make an impact at Barker?
youth workers who help us plan and facilitate the voluntary
Jamie: We have weekly Growth Group bible studies and
Christian program.
Senior School Cru, which are great opportunities to meet
Jamie: We have learned a lot about organisation and
students from other years and explore the Christian faith
leadership and are amazed at how much happens behind
in a relaxed environment.
the scenes at Barker. I particularly enjoyed being involved in
Kate: We believe Cru contributes to Barker through the
the Interschool Cru event which saw over 300 students from
support and encouragement of each student’s faith. In doing
Cru groups all around Sydney meeting together at Barker.
so, Cru seeks to contribute to the loving and accepting
Kate: A big highlight for me was the Senior Weekend Away,
culture evident at Barker. Kirrily Aynsley and Simon Walker have worked alongside
for the new and incoming Year 10 students.
students in Cru for the past four years. They have also taught PDHPE and Christian Studies. Kirrily leaves Barker in 2015 to enjoy motherhood. Simon is moving into other roles within the School.
Jeff Ware Senior Chaplain
THE BARKER | WINTER 2015
it was a unique opportunity to plan and run a welcome camp
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