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.
SRE and Ethics at Boolaroo School.
Christian SRE is provided by SRE teachers from different Christian denominations and churches. All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.
The Christian SRE curriculum taught at Boolaroo School is authorised by Godspace. 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 the combined churches organisation http://www.godspace.org.au Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith.
SEE is provided by Primary Ethics provider https://primaryethics.com.au/ 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
Both Scripture and Ethics is run on a Wednesday afternoon from 2.30 - 3pm each fortnight. Students who do not attend either class are particpate in supervised quiet reading.