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SERMONS

High School Scripture and Flipside Curriculum

Erina High School, Terrigal High School, and Henry Kendall High School

Scripture Curriculum – 2025

Two Series: “Searching for Something More” and “6 Big Claims”

The “Searching for something more” series explores the common felt needs of teenagers today and how the God of the Bible can bring perspective and meaning to these pursuits. The “6 Big claims” series explores 6 very significant claims the Bible makes about life and the person of Jesus which cut the to the heart of what Christianity is all about.

Overview

  • Week 1: Searching For Love – What does the bible have to say about the topic love and what brings true satisfaction.
  • Week 2: Searching for Happiness – What does the bible have to say about pursuing the pursuit of the so called “good life”.
  • Week 3: Searching for acceptance – Where is true acceptance and belonging most readily found?
  • Week 4: 6 Big Claims – If we look at Jesus we see God
  • Week 5: 6 Big Claims – Jesus Has the Power and Authority of God
  • Week 6: 6 Big Claims – Jesus offers life to the full
  • Week 7: 6 Big Claims – Jesus offers life to the full
  • Week 8: 6 Big Claims – All have fallen short of God
  • Week 9: 6 Big Claims – Jesus Has the Power and Authority of God
  • Week 10: 6 Big Claims – Jesus died and rose from the dead

EV Church Flipside Program

Introduction to Flipside

Flipside is lunchtime/recess Christian group that meets for 20mins in local high schools and provides a safe space for Christian students to gather with Christians and for other students to come along a hear a short Bible talk (5mins). All volunteers are trained and approved for safe ministry and enjoy their time connecting with students and offering an opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith.

Discussion Topics Term 1 & 2 2025

  • What makes Christians certain?
  • What is Flipside?
  • Is there a God? How could you find out?
  • Who is God?
  • What’s my purpose according to the bible?
  • Why do I exist? How did we get here?
  • What is the “good life”?
  • What does “true love” look like?
  • Does God care?
  • Why doesn’t God make himself clearer?
  • Are Christians any different from anyone else?
  • Heaven. What’s it all about?
  • Can we trust what is written in the bible is true?
  • Can we trust what is written in the bible actually happened?
  • Why do I trust the bible?
  • Does Atheism work?
  • Why Christianity and not another religion?

Primary School Scripture Curriculum and Training

EV Church SRE teachers use a variety of approved programs/curricula.

EV Church uses curriculum from CEP Connect and GodSpace. A full explanation of the teaching material can be found at CEP Connect or GodSpace.

EV Church is committed to the ongoing training of our Scripture Teachers. This list outlines the training courses offered to our teachers. For further information about our SRE programs or to ask questions please contact EV SRE Coordinator at [email protected].

At the beginning of each calendar year all curriculum will be reviewed for suitability by the EV SRE Coordinator.

Authorisation and Complaints Process

Process for authorisation of an SRE teacher:

Prior to initial authorisation a teacher will:

  1. Complete the EV Ministry application form.
  2. Have their WWC number “cleared” by church.
  3. Read the EV Church Code of Conduct for Working with Children and Youth.
  4. Complete the Safe Ministry Leader Training Module.
  5. Meet with the Church SRE coordinator to read and understand the SRE Teacher Handbook.

To renew authorisation:

  1. The Church SRE coordinator will confirm that the WWC clearance is still valid.
  2. The SRE teacher will re-read the EV Code of Conduct for working with Children/ Youth
  3. Meet with the Church SRE Coordinator to review the teacher’s understanding of the content of the SRE Teacher Handbook.

All authorised SRE teachers will:

  • Wear an identification badge.
  • Provide the school with a letter containing relevant contact information.
  • Review their teaching practices through mentor support and self-reflection. This teacher review process will guide the process for ongoing teacher training and the topics identified will be included in the annual assurance to the Department of Education.

Complaints Process

  1. If a parent has a concern or question about SRE they are best to approach their child’s classroom teacher. 
  2. The Classroom teacher will then contact the SRE teacher or Protestant SRE Coordinator to discuss the complaint.
    • If the complaint can be easily resolved, the classroom teacher will inform the parent of the resolution. The SRE teacher informs the EV Church SRE Coordinator of the complaint and it’s resolution. If possible, it is best that this be done within 7 days.
    • If the complaint cannot be easily resolved, the SRE teacher will contact the School Protestant SRE Coordinator and the EV Church SRE Coordinator to seek advice. This must be done within 48 hours of the issue being raised with them. It is expected that steps be taken towards resolving the complaint within 7 days.

This document will be reviewed annually. Last reviewed: April 2025.