1. Special Religious Education
Enrolling in SRE
Special
Religious
Education

2. The enrolment form
Parents need to identify if they wish their child to receive SRE by writing a denomination or “Christian” (page 2)

3. Christian SRE
For more information about Christian SRE, see the brochures:
HIGH SCHOOL P R I M A Y

4. SRE and GRE
Christian Special Religious Education (SRE) classes introduce children to Jesus, the Bible and Christianity.
Children learn about other faiths and cultures in General Religious Education (GRE) which is part of normal classroom lessons.

5. Why choose SRE?
There are many benefits of choosing SRE

6. Benefit 1: Education
SRE helps parents educate their children in matters of faith.
SRE encourages children to embrace the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would have them treat you.
SRE teachers model what it means to live according to a faith.

7. Benefit 2: Spirituality
SRE classes are a place to ask the spiritual questions like:
Is God real?
Can I see God?
Sometimes parents and classroom teachers feel ill-equipped to answer these questions.

8. Benefit 3: People of faith
SRE teachers are
generally enthusiastic volunteers
loving and respectful – good people for children to spend time with.

9. Benefit 4: Bible Literacy
Bible stories
enrich our understanding of the English language and literature
explore the geography and history of the Middle East
illustrate the Christian values underlying Australian society.

10. Benefit 5: God’s love
The words of the Bible are known to bring comfort and challenge. They are heard at Anzac Day services, funerals and weddings.
During SRE lessons children will deepen their understanding of God’s love for them.

11. Benefit 6: Prayer Children learn about prayer.
Other than church or Sunday School, which many children don’t get a chance to experience, SRE classes are a place where prayer can take place naturally as part of the lesson.

12. Who are the teachers? SRE teachers are trained and mostly volunteers.
Some are priests, pastors and ministers.
All SRE teachers are members of local churches, often working together to teach a whole school.
It is a requirement that SRE teachers have classroom management and child protection training.

13. What do the children learn?
The basics of the Christian religion.
They will hear the main stories of the Bible during their years in primary school.
Teachers use educational curriculum professionally produced by church agencies.
Lessons include activities such as:
Music and drama
Storytelling and puppets
Colouring in, puzzles and games.

14. How do I find out more? You are welcome to ask the SRE teacher.
You can look at the material on display today.
You are invited to attend special school assemblies at Christmas and Easter.