NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At Emu Plains Public School, SRE and SEE is delivered on Thursday's from 11:00 to 11:40 for K-2 students and from 11:40-12:20 for Years 3-6 students.
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 the school office, in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Emu Plains Public School:
- Combined Christian (Baptist and Presbyterian faiths). All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.
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 Youthworks SRE. Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith.
- Catholic. Catholic SRE teachers are authorised by the local parish and trained by the Diocese of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic SRE curriculum is approved by the Bishop of the Diocese in liaison with religious education experts. Lessons include activities that are fun and inclusive for students, whilst also providing them the opportunity to critically explore in depth their faith and to pray and reflect. For more information about the Catholic SRE curriculum please visit Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Supporting Parish Catechists.
We are hoping to provide in the near future:
- SEE - Special Education in Ethics. For further information, including curriculum & lessons, please visit Primary Ethics Education for Children.
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, private study or completing homework.