NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
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.
At Coledale Public School, SRE and SEE is delivered on Tuesday from 9-9.30 for all students.
On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE and SEE general consent form to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE/SEE should be given to the front office, in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Coledale Public School:
Catholic SRE is provided by Catholic Diocese of Wollongong. More information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Catholic SRE website https://www.ccdwollongong.com
Protestant SRE is provided by Austinmer and Thirroul Anglican Church. More information about Protestant SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Protestant SRE website http://cepconnect.com.au/curriculum
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/our-curriculum
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 such as reading, private study or completing homework