Special Religious Education (SRE) and Special Education in Ethics (SEE)

Combined Christian SRE

Christian SRE is provided by SRE teachers from different Christian denominations and churches. The approved providers in this combined arrangement are the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.

The Christian SRE curriculum is authorised by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. 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 WhySRE. Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith.

Catholic SRE

Catholic SRE teachers (also known as Catechists) 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 go to Curriculum Resources

Catholic SRE teachers engage young people in hearing the Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of our Christian life and culture.

Hindu SRE

Hindu SRE is provided by the Chinmaya Mission Australia.

You can find out more information about the program from the Chinmaya Mission Australia Website

Sikh SRE

Sikh SRE is provided by the Australian Sikh Association.

You can find out more information about the program from the Australian Sikh Association Website

Islamic SRE

The Islamic Council of NSW (ICNSW) is the authorised body through the Department of Education and Communities to provide Islamic Special Religious Education (ISRE) lessons to Muslim students in NSW Public Schools.

You can find out more information about the program from the Islamic SRE Website

Ethics SEE

SEE classes support children to develop a life-long capacity for making well-reasoned decisions about ethical issues. Through balanced argument students learn to disagree respectfully, to challenge ideas and to support their arguments with considered evidence.

Our volunteer SEE teachers use lesson materials which present a range of stories, scenarios and questions to generate discussion. SEE teachers are trained to impartially facilitate student discussions, helping students develop their critical thinking and collaborative inquiry skills. SEE teachers support student learning by:

• showing genuine curiosity and interest in the questions being discussed
• staying neutral
• creating space for students to think, share ideas, give reasons and ensuring respectful discussion.

SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. You can find out more information about the program from the Primary Ethics Website