NSW schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics. Approved providers deliver these, where available.
Write to the school if you wish to withdraw your child from special religious education, sometimes known as scripture. Special education in ethics is an option for your primary-age child if you withdraw them from special religious education. For more information, visit Religion and ethics.
At St Johns Park High School, SRE is delievered every Tuesday Week A during Period 2.
Students not attending SRE are timetabled into supervised study periods. Please note that students not enrolled in SRE do not receive additional currciculum delivery time.
On enrolment parents/carers will complete the SRE participation form. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE should be given to school in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at St Johns Park High School:
Combined Christian SRE is provided by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Baptist Union of NSW and Smithfield Baptist Church. The curriculum is based on Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of our Christian life and culture. Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith. For more information about Christian Combined SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit: Smithfield Baptist Church or PeaceWiseKids
