Primary 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?
Our primary school SRE teachers are authorised volunteers from local churches. All teachers complete the required SRE training and hold a valid Working With Children Check.
How often are lessons held?
Primary school SRE is provided for at least 30 minutes each week, in accordance with NSW Department of Education requirements.
Curriculum
All our primary schools use the same approved, accredited curriculum: GodSpace or CEP Connect. They both provides age-appropriate lessons that introduce children to the Bible, Jesus and the Christian faith.
Find out more about the GodSpace curriculum.
Find out more about the CEP Connect curriculum.
“Each week we teach 15 SRE classes at the five primary schools (Tomaree, Shoal Bay, Soldier’s Point, Anna Bay and Bob’s Farm). We teach the Bible to 200+ students using the approved GodSpace Curriculum.
Students learn the Bible in an age-appropriate space using modern teaching methods on screen, through bookwork, and all in 30 minutes of focused time. We currently have a team of 17 fully trained, authorised and screened SRE teachers. We will always benefit from more volunteer SRE teachers joining us. Please make contact if you could partner with us in this way”
— Stephen Price (Primary SRE Coordinator)