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.
The following SRE classes are offered at Scarborough 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 Anglican SRE is provided by SRE teachers from Austinmer and Thirroul Anglican Church. All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.
The Anglican SRE curriculum is authorised by the Anglican church. The curriculum is based on Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of our Christian life and culture. Information can be found at https://austianglicanchurch.org.au/ . Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith.
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