Secondary School Programs

Honest Conversations
for Thinking Teenagers

Engaging, respectful Religious Education sessions for Years 7–12 — meeting students with real talk about belief, purpose, and what it means to live a good life.

Secondary students in a True Talks discussion circle

About the Program

Real Talk for Real Teens

Teenagers are asking the hardest questions — about identity, meaning, morality, and whether faith has anything to say to them. True Talks doesn't shy away from those questions. We lean into them, creating space for genuine dialogue that students actually want to be part of.

Our facilitators are skilled at building rapport quickly, holding respectful disagreement, and guiding conversations that are both intellectually honest and spiritually grounded.

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What to Expect on the Day

A Day With True Talks

No death-by-PowerPoint. No awkward lectures. True Talks secondary sessions are built for the way teenagers actually engage.

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Open with Impact

We grab attention from the first moment — a provocative question, a story, or a challenge that signals this isn't your typical RE class.

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Explore Big Ideas

Themes like purpose, suffering, justice, and faith are explored honestly — with space for doubt, scepticism, and genuine inquiry.

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Real Discussion

Small group and full-group formats create opportunities for every student to contribute, not just the vocal ones.

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Connect to Life

We draw direct lines between ancient wisdom and the real choices and pressures students face today.

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Interactive & Current

Where appropriate, we use media, current events, and creative activities to keep sessions relevant and engaging.

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Take-Home Resources

Students leave with materials — digital or printed — to continue exploring the themes covered in the session.

Curriculum Alignment

Fulfilling Your RE Hours

True Talks programs are mapped to standard Religious Education curriculum frameworks, helping your school meet mandatory RE hour requirements with content that's genuinely meaningful.

Junior Secondary (Years 7–9)

Identity, Belonging & Belief

At a time when identity is front and centre, we explore what faith traditions say about who we are, where we belong, and how we treat one another — with honesty and without pressure.

Senior Secondary (Years 10–12)

Ethics, Meaning & Purpose

Deeper exploration of religious ethics, philosophical questions, and how faith relates to justice, suffering, death, and the good life — ideal for older students preparing for exams and adult life.

Worldviews Module

Multiple Faiths, One Conversation

For schools wanting comparative religion content, we offer sessions exploring multiple religious traditions with respect, nuance, and a focus on shared humanity.

Custom Programs

Built Around Your School

We'll work with your RE coordinator to design a program that fits your specific curriculum goals, school values, and the unique culture of your student community.

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What Schools Say

From the Schools We've Served

★★★★★

"I have never seen our Year 10s so engaged in an RE session. True Talks met them exactly where they are — no fluff, real conversation."

Mr. D. Farrell
Deputy Principal, Marist Brothers College
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"Our Year 12s came out of the ethics session wanting to continue the conversation. That almost never happens. Highly recommend."

Sr. M. Ryan
RE Head, Dominican College
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"The facilitators handled some really tough questions from our students with grace and intelligence. Exactly what we needed."

Ms. C. Burke
Year 9 Coordinator, Mercy Secondary

Ready to Bring True Talks to Your Secondary School?

Let's find the right program for your year level, your schedule, and your students. We'd love to hear from you.

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