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)
At Colo Vale Public School, SRE is delivered on Wednesdays from 2:30pm - 3:00pm.
On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE participation letter to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE should be given to class teachers in writing or you can complete a change of participation form online on our school website (see ‘Online Forms’).
Please be aware that numbers in some SRE classes are limited and/or will only be offered if there are adequate numbers for a class. It is advisable to list several preferences.
During the time that SRE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in quiet activities (activities could include reading, private study or completing homework).
The following SRE classes are offered at Colo Vale Public School:
Anglican(Christian) SRE
Christian SRE is provided by SRE teachers from different Christian denominations and churches in our local area. The approved provider in this combined arrangement is Anglican Diocese of Sydney. All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by the approved provider.
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 Anglican SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Christian Education Publication (CEP) Connect website https://cepconnect.com.au/learningathome/.
Catholic SRE - currently not available