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.
Speical Religious Education (SRE)
SRE is held regularly and presented by volunteering parents and community members. A call for volunteers is made at the beginning of each year.
All children are encouraged to participate in SRE. However, if you do not wish your child to attend these lessons please advise the school so alternative supervision can be arranged.