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) is delivered at Anna Bay School each Tuesday.
SRE/SEE is delivered by the respective providers:
Catholic SRE is provided by the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. More information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculm scope and sequence, please visit the approved provider website: mn.catholic.org.au/church-mission/childrens-ministries/sre-scripture
The curriculum website can be accessed here: https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/our-faith/evangelisation/ccd/curriculum
Combined Christian SRE is provided by Anna Bay Presbyterian Church of Australia NSW and CRC Churches International NSW. More information about Combined Christian SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the websites.https://crcchurches.org/nsw-act-qld , www.tomareeboardofchristianeducation.org
SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Primary Ethics website: https://primaryethics.com.au/ .
During the time that SRE/SEE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in meaningful activities including reading, private study or completing homework.
Parents/Carers may at any time notify our school in writing that they do not wish their child to attend SRE/SEE or change their nomination.