NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At Caringbah North Public School, SRE (Special Religious Education) and SEE (Special Ethics Education) is delivered on Thursday from 10:05am - 10:35am for K-2 students and 10:40am - 11:10am for 3-6 students.
On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE and SEE participation letter to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE/SEE should be given to the office, in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Caringbah North Public School:
1. Catholic SRE is provided by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. For more information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit https://www.sydneycatholic.org/education/#scripture
2. Combined SRE is provided by Anglican Diocese of Sydney. More information about Combined SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Anglican and Protestant website https://whysre.com.au/
SEE is provided by Primary Ethics.
For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Primary Ethics website https://primaryethics.com.au/
During the time that SRE/SEE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in meaningful activities including reading, private study or completing homework.
During enrolment, you can choose a special religious education option for your child from the school’s available approved providers. You can withdraw your child from special religious education by selecting alternative meaningful activities, or special education in ethics if it’s available.
You can update your preference by writing to the school or through the online form available at participating schools.
Visit the department’s website for more information about religion and ethics.