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.
At Prestons Public School, SRE and SEE is delivered on Thursdays from 2.00-2.30 for K-2 students and from 1.00-1.30 for Years 3-6 students.
On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE and SEE participation letter to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE/SEE should be given to the front office, in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Prestons Public School:
Catholic SRE is provided by Catholic Diocese of Sydney. More information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Catholic Diocese of Sydney website.
Islamic SRE is provided by the Islamic Council of NSW. More information about Islamic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Islamic Council of NSW website.
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 reading, private study or completing homework.