Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics Participation
A feature of the public education system in NSW is the opportunity to provide time in class for education in ethics, faith and morality from a religious or non-religious perspective at the choice of parents.
A parent/carer may at any time notify the school in writing that they wish to change their decision. Students will continue the same arrangement as the previous year, unless a parent/carer has requested a change in writing.
For more information about Special Religious Education (SRE) and Special Education in Ethics (SEE), including the list of approved providers, please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/religion-and-ethics
If your preferred SRE or SEE option is not available please contact the approved provider. Students not attending SRE or SEE are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.
The following options are available at Plattsburg Public School:
Option 1: Non-denominational Christian provided by
Catholic Diocese of Maitland Newcastle
The scripture curriculum used can be found here https://godspace.org.au/curriculum/
Option 2: Students not attending SRE will participate in alternative meaningful activities.
Special Religious Education Opt-Out
Scope and sequences can be found on approved providers’ websites regarding lesson content.
SRE is organised on a fortnightly basis on Wednesdays. Lessons are of 30 minutes in duration and are delivered by approved representatives.
A parent/carer may at any time notify the school in writing that they wish to change their decision regarding SRE. Students will continue the same arrangement as the previous year, unless a parent/carer has requested a change in writing.
If your preferred SRE option is not available please contact the approved provider.