Religion and ethics

NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.

At Wattle Grove Public School, SRE and SEE is delivered on Wednesday from 9.25am ( 9.25am-10.00am for K-2 students and from 10.00am-10.30am for Years 3-4 students and 10.30am-11.00am for Years 5-6 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 school office, in writing.

The following SRE classes are offered at Wattle Grove Public School:

Denomination: Roman Catholic
Approved Provider: Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
For more information: https://www.sydneycatholic.org/education/#scripture

Denomination: Greek Orthodox
Approved Provider: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
For more information: http://www.greekorthodox.org.au/?page_id=3854

Denomination: Christian
Approved Provider: Anglican Diocese of Sydney
For more information: www.sydneyanglicans.net

Denomination: Hindu
Approved Provider: Hindu Council of Australia
For more information: www.hinducouncil.com.au

Denomination: Islam
Approved Provider: Islamic Council of NSW
For more information: https://www.isre.org.au/

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.