Newcastle East Public School

Australia's oldest school - since 1816

Telephone02 4929 2911

Emailnewcastlee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Religion and ethics

NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.

At Newcastle East Public School, SRE and SEE are delivered on Friday from 1.45-2.45pm. On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE and SEE participation letter to complete and return. SRE is provided by Newcastle SRE Board. More information about Newcastle SRE Board, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the name of approved provider website https://www.newcastlecitysre.com SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Primary Ethics website 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 these 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. 

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