Helping you share SRE in your school and church
These resources will help you share SRE and its aims and outcomes in your school and church.
Study of SRE and its value
This independent study found SRE promotes psychological well-being and cross-cultural harmony. Share this good news with your school principal and P&C.
Executive summary
SRE provides an important opportunity to integrate religious education in the Australian education system
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SRE helps strengthen the multicultural fabric of schools and create safe places for students to explore faith
“Today’s students are operating in a highly individualised society and have been referred to by some as ‘Generation Me’ (Twenge, 2009). This contemporary focus on individual needs rather than looking outward has created psychological problems that can be countered by focussing outward, on the ‘greater good’.”
Teacher introduction letter
Introduce yourself, your church and the curriculum you will be using to SRE families using this template
Why SRE? brochure
Share the top five reasons for parents to consider enrolling their children in SRE with this brochure
“Anglican SRE will help your child appreciate the impact of Christianity on Western culture. Our legal system, literature, art, music, and even our language have all been influenced by Christianity. The idea of someone being a ‘Good Samaritan’ only has meaning in the context of its biblical heritage.”
SRE teacher videos
The Anglican SRE Office has produced four short videos that encourage Christians of all ages to consider SRE teaching in local public schools.
The videos can be downloaded from Youthworks’ Vimeo account but you will need to contact the SRE office to get access to these videos.
SRE celebration video
SRE gives public school students a safe place for them to explore faith and belief, and discover the Bible’s answers to their big questions.
Show this heartwarming video to your church to help them see the incredible impact Anglican SRE teachers are having in the lives of today’s students.