SRE - Special Religious Education

Connecting with School Communities

Only about 5% of Australian kids are in church but where are they?   Yes - IN SCHOOL ! Download this document for ideas to connect with your school community.   These ideas were put together by Craig Midgelow and Christine Love of ACT & SOUTH NSW Division.

Teaching Special Religious Education (SRE also known as Scripture) in state schools is an amazing opportunity to share faith and show the love of God to children who may not have anyone else to help them think about life's deeper questions. It's also a chance to work with the school community.

Particicpation in SRE (School Religious Education)

Download for letter of assurance

For resources, information about scripture in schools and religious education policy go to the website: www.iccoreis.asn.au
 

Orientation Days

are an excellent opportunity for us to get into the school community. 

Below are a collection of resources produced by ICCOREIS for you to use in a number of different ways.

• There is a brochure which can be customised with information about your school to be given out to parents
• There is a PowerPoint which could be used at a parent information session
• There are sample letters to be given to parents and to the classroom teacher.

These resources can be downloaded from the links below.  Read the Orientation Pack Overview first as it outlines what is contained in the pack and how it can best be used.

These resources are editable so they can be customised for your particular school and with the appropriate local detais.  If you would like more information please feel free to contact Emma Parr (02) 8267 4290

SRE Kindergarten Orientation Pack Overview - Advice on how to use the resources below.

SRE Orientation - Powerpoint Presentation - a slide show for use on computer or data projector

Sample letter for class teacher - template for a letter from the SRE teacher to the classroom teacher

Sample letter for parents - template for a letter from the SRE teacher to the parents/carers of children in their class.

SRE and your Child - a tri-panel brochure for parents outlinging what is available at your school.