How SRE benefits
children in school
How SRE benefits students
SRE helps children explore their
spiritual questions – questions that
parents and classroom teachers
often feel ill-equipped to answer.
How SRE benefits students
SRE teachers are generally
passionate volunteers motivated
out of deep conviction and
foundational values.
That’s something worth modelling
to children!
SRE - benefits to students
SRE gives children the opportunity
to explore the Christian ethos and
values on which much of
Australian society was built.
SRE - benefits to students
A knowledge of Bible stories
enriches a child’s knowledge and
understanding of English
language, art and literature.
SRE - benefits to students
The words of the Bible are heard
on Anzac Day, at funerals and
weddings. They are known to bring
comfort and challenge. SRE is one
of the few places that children
systematically encounter the Bible.
SRE - benefits to students
SRE teachers are often older and
bring a valuable perspective on life
for children who have little contact
with the older generation.
How SRE benefits students
SRE gives children tools to help in
time of crisis which helps build
resilience.
How SRE benefits students
SRE gives children tools to help in
time of crisis - like prayer and
words of comfort from the Bible which helps build resilience.
How SRE benefits students
SRE contributes to Key Learning
areas of the curriculum.
How SRE benefits students
SRE encourages moral
development and spirituality.
SRE - benefits to students
Most parents want their children to
choose whether or not they will live
by faith when they are ‘old enough
to decide’. SRE gives them a good
overview of basic beliefs to help
them make that decision.