NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
Special Religious Education (SRE) and Special Ethic Education (SEE)
Special Religious Education (SRE)
The following SRE classes are offered at Annandale Public School:
Catholic SRE is provided by Catholic Diocese of Sydney.
Anglican SRE is provided by Anglican Diocese of Sydney.
Buddhist SRE is provided by the Buddhist Council of NSW.
For more information about Catholic SRE including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the website Education - Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (sydneycatholic.org)
For more information about Anglican SRE including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the website.
Why SRE? - Christian SRE (Special Religious Education) - Scripture
For information about Christian SRE at Annandale PS, please visit the website
For more information about Buddhist SRE, plesae visit https://www.buddhistcouncil.org/sre-program/
Special Ethics Education (SEE)
SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Primary Ethics website Ethics education for children – Think • Reason • Discuss (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 such as reading.
For further information, please click the link Religion and ethics (nsw.gov.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.