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.
Scripture and Religious Education
Scripture Curriculum CEP Connect
At Tanilba Bay Public School, SRE on Wednesdays from 11.30-1.00pm in half hour lessons.
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 office in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Tanilba Bay Public School: Combined Christian SRE.
Christian SRE is provided by SRE teachers from different Christian denominations and churches. The approved providers in this combined arrangment are the combined Churches of the Tilligerry Peninsula. All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.
The Christian SRE curriculum is authorised by The Baptist Association of NSW. 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 link above. Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith.
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 completeing unfinished work.