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Figtree Heights Public School

Figtree Heights Public School

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Religion and ethics

Religion and Ethics

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

Further Information

At Figtree Heights Public School, SRE (Special Religious Education) and SEE (Special Education in Ethics) is delivered each Wednesday from 12pm for 30mins. All groups rely on registered volunteers being available.

On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE and SEE participation letter (SRE/SEE enrolment form) to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE/SEE should be given to the office staff, in writing.

The following SRE classes are offered at Figtree Heights Public School:

  • Anglican SRE is provided by The Anglican Diocese of Sydney. For more information about Anglican SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Anglican Diocese of Sydney’s website https://www.sds.asn.au/.
  • Catholic SRE is provided by The Catholic Diocese of Wollongong. For more information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong’s website https://www.ccdwollongong.com/.
  • Islamic SRE is provided by The Islamic Council of NSW. For more information about Islamic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Islamic Council of NSW website https://www.isre.org.au/.
  • SEE (Ethics) is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Primary Ethics website https://primaryethics.com.au/about-ethics-classes/information-for-schools/.

NOTE: 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 quiet activities, such as 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.