NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At Crown Street Public School, SRE and SEE is delivered on Thursday from 11.30 am to 12.05 pm.
On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE and SEE participation letter to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE/SEE should be given to School Office, in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Crown Street Public School:
Catholic SRE is provided by Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. More information about the
Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence please visit https://ccd.sydneycatholic.org/publications/curriculum-resources/ or please visit https://www.sydneycatholic.org/ website for more information.
Combined Protestant SRE is provided by Anglican Diocese of Sydney. More information about the
Combined Protestant SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence please visit https://whysre.com.au/sre-curriculm/cep-curriculm-overview/, please visit https://sydneyanglicans.net/ website for more information.
Jewish SRE is provided by Board of Jewish Education NSW. More information about the
Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence please visit, https://bje.org.au/primary-school/learning-journey/ please visit https://bje.org.au/ website for more information.
SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence please visit https://primaryethics.com.au/about-ethics-classes/our-curriculum/ , please visit the Primary Ethics https://primaryethics.com.au/ website
During the time that SRE/SEE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in NON-SCRIPTURE (activities could include reading, private study or completing homework).
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.