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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).

 

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: https://greekorthodox.org.au/

Denomination: Christian
Approved Provider: Anglican Diocese of Sydney
For more information: www.youthworks.net/sre/curricula

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/

Denomination: Ethics
Approved Provider: Primary Ethics
For more information: https://primaryethics.com.au/

 

During enrolment, you can choose a special religious education (SRE) 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 (AMA) or special education in ethics (SEE) 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. 

Anglican Christian SRE

Anglican Christian SRE is provided by Anglican teachers who are authorised and trained by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, who are an approved SRE provider. Teachers provide education in Christian beliefs and practices for children in [insert school years at your school]. The SRE curriculum used in this school is produced by Christian Education Publications and is approved by the SRE provider. The curriculum explores the good news about Jesus Christ found in the Bible and the depth of God’s love for people. Each lesson has been developed to be taught in an age-appropriate manner. Lessons include activities which make the lessons fun and inclusive for children and young people, and also give them the opportunity to critically explore and deepen their faith, pray, and reflect. Research has shown that SRE contributes to students’ wholistic education as it nurtures their spiritual wellbeing. For more information about the SRE curriculum used in this school visit whysre.com.au.

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