NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At Rose Bay Public School Public School, Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics is delivered on Monday at the following times.
- Kindergarten: 10:35 - 11:05
- Year 1 & 2: 11:30-12pm
- Year 3 & 4: 12pm-12:30pm
- Year 5 & 6: 12:30-1pm
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 emailed to rosebay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
The following SRE classes are offered at our school:
- Catholic SRE is provided by Catholic Diocese of Sydney. To view the curriculum visit https://www.sydneycatholic.org/education/#scripture.
- Greek Orthodox SRE is provided by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. To view the curriculum visit http://www.greekorthodox.org.au/?page_id=3854
- Jewish SRE is provided by the NSW Board of Jewish Education. To view the curriculum visit https://bje.org.au/program/scripture/
- Combined Protestant SRE is provided by Anglican Diocese of Sydney. To view the curriculum visit https://whysre.com.au/
- SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. To view the curriculum visit https://primaryethics.com.au/about-ethics-classes/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 including reading or private study.
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.