High School SRE
What is SRE?
SRE stands for Special Religious Education, commonly known as Scripture. Unlike general religious education, which explores different religions and beliefs, SRE lets students learn about a particular faith. Christian SRE teaches students about the Christian faith, the Bible and Jesus Christ.
Do all children participate?
No. Participation is voluntary and only children whose parents have nominated them to attend take part in SRE.
What will my child learn?
Children attending Christian SRE through the TBCE learn about the Bible, the life and teachings of Jesus, and the foundations of the Christian faith.
Who teaches SRE?
The TBCE supports authorised SRE teachers to deliver the program at Tomaree High School. All teachers have completed the required training and meets NSW Department of Education requirements.
How often are lessons held?
Tomaree High School provides one 40 minute SRE lessons each week, in accordance with NSW Department of Education requirements.
Curriculum
The authorised curriculum used at Tomaree High School is Think Faith, produced by Christian Education Publications (CEP).
Think Faith is an age-appropriate and flexible curriculum developed by teachers, theologians and SRE practitioners. It aims to help students:
Engage with the Bible and understand its message.
Explore the beliefs and teachings of Christianity.
Consider life's big questions from a Christian perspective.
Understand how Christian beliefs shape the way Christians live.
Think critically and develop their understanding of the Christian faith.
The curriculum includes a range of units for students in Years 7–8, with the scope and sequence outlined below.
For more information, visit Think Faith or Christian Education Publications. You can also contact the TBCE with any questions.
“I am grateful to the Lord that so many students have shown a keen interest in Scripture as our class has grown from 7 students (in 2025) at the beginning of the year to just over 30 as of Term 4. A core group of these students come back in their 30 min recess break to continue a more in-depth Bible study with a local volunteer running the Tomaree Christian Fellowship group. The school Chaplain also attends and helps encourage students, and advertise Scripture Thereby the three of us work together as a team within Tomaree High to give every opportunity for students to learn about their Lord Jesus Christ and the free gift of Salvation to all.”
— Kevin Bell (High School SRE Coordinator)