Religion and ethics

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. 

At Charlestown Public School, SRE and SEE is delivered on Thursday from 12:15-12:45.

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 sent to the school, in writing.

The following SRE classes are offered at name Public School:

Christian SRE is provided by Combined Christian [Uniting Church, Presbyterian Church of Australia, C3 Church , Anglican Diocese of Newcastle]. More information about Christian SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit Godspace www.godspace.org.au

SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Primary Ethics website Our Curriculum - Primary Ethics

Our Curriculum - Primary Ethics

Our curriculum gives students, from kindergarten to high school, an opportunity to explore ethical issues through discussion. www.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 name activities (activities could include reading, private study or completing homework).

Combined Chrisitan SRE.

Christian SRE is provided by SRE teachers from different Christian denominations and churches. The approved providers in this combined arrangement are Uniting Church, Presbyterian Church of Australia, C3 Church , Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.

The Christian SRE curriculum is authorised by Baptist Christian Resources- Godspace. The curriculum is based on Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of our Christian life and culture and can be found at www.. Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith.

Special Education in Ethics SEE.

SEE classes support children to develop a life-long capacity for making well-reasoned decisions about ethical issues. Through balanced argument students learn to disagree respectfully, to challenge ideas and to support their arguments with considered evidence. Our volunteer SEE teachers use lesson materials which present a range of stories, scenarios and questions to generate discussion. SEE teachers are trained to impartially facilitate student discussions, helping students develop their critical thinking and collaborative inquiry skills. SEE teachers support student learning by:

• showing genuine curiosity and interest in the questions being discussed
• staying neutral
• creating space for students to think, share ideas, give reasons and ensuring respectful discussion.

SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. You can find out more information about the program from Justina Nicholson at justina_nicholson@hotmail.com and the Our Curriculum - Primary Ethics

Our Curriculum - Primary Ethics

Our curriculum gives students, from kindergarten to high school, an opportunity to explore ethical issues through discussion.

primaryethics.com.au