NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At Telopea Public School, SRE is delivered on Tuesdays.
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 in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Telopea Public School:
Catholic SRE is provided by Archdiocese of Parramatta. More information about Catholic SRE including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Archdiocese of Parramatta https://ccd.sydneycatholic.org/publications/curriculum-resources/
Protestant SRE is provided by Anglican Diocese of Sydney. More information about Protestant SRE including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit Anglican Diocese of Sydney https://youthworks.net/sre/curricula
Muslim SRE is provided by Islamic Council of NSW. More information about Muslim SRE including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Islamic Council of NSW https://www.isre.org.au
During the time that SRE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in meaningful activities (acitivities could include 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.