NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At Westfields Sports High School, SRE is delivered by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney via a series of stage based seminars delivered each term.
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 the school office, in writing, you may use the file below to indicate a change in SRE enrolment.
Download: SRE Participation Letter
The following SRE classes are offered at Westfields Sports High School:
- Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.
- More information about Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit: https://ccd.sydneycatholic.org/publications/curriculum-resources/
- Combined Christian SRE (Smithfield Baptist Church, the Anglican Diocese of Sydney and the Baptist Union of NSW.)
- More information about Combined Christian SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit:
- https://smithfieldbaptist.org.au/ministries/school-scripture/
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- https://peacewisekids.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/PeaceWiseYouth-Scope-and-Sequence-for-NSW-SRE.pdf
During the time that SRE classes are being held, students not attending will remain in classes and will participate in meaningful activities such as reading, private study or completing homework.
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.