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.
Special religious education (SRE) lessons
SRE lessons are delivered to our students by voluntary teachers. These teachers are recruited, trained, and authorised to teach by an approved provider. Information about this and lesson content can be located at:
Lessons are held each Thursday and are of a 30-minute duration.
K-2 Catholic lessons are delivered by Parramatta Diocese St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Toongabbie
Years 3-4 Catholic lessons are delivered by Parramatta Diocese St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Toongabbie
Years 5-6 Catholic lessons are delivered by Parramatta Diocese St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Toongabbie
K-2 Hindu lessons are delivered by The Saiva Manram
Years 3-6 Hindu are delivered by The Saiva Manram
K-2 Islamic lessons are delivered by Islamic Charity Projects Association
Years 3-6 Islamic lessons are delivered by Islamic Charity Projects Association
K-2 Protestant lessons are delivered by The Baptist Union of NSW
Years 3-4 Protestant lessons are delivered by The Anglican Diocese of Sydney
Years 5-6 Protestant lessons are delivered by The Baptist Union of NSW
Students not attending SRE are provided with supervised 'Alternative Meaningful Activities'. These activities do not compete with SRE and are not lessons in the curriculum. Suitable activities may include reading, private study, completing homework or other activities as considered to be appropriate by the school community.