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 Burnside Public School, Special Religious Education (SRE) is delivered on Wednesdays from 9:05am - 9:35am (3-6) and 9:35am - 10:05am (K-2).
The following SRE and SEE classes are offered at Burnside Public School are:
Anglican Combined Christian Scripture which is provided by Anglican Diocese of Sydney. For more information about Anglican Combined Christian SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit their website: https://cepconnect.com.au
Catholic SRE is provided by the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay. For more information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit their website: https://www.bbcatholic.org.au
Islam SRE is provided by the Islamic Council of NSW. For more information about Islam SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit their website: https://www.isre.org.au/scope-k-6
Orthodox SRE is provided by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. For more information about Orthodox SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit their website: https://pantanassamonastery.org/scripture-lessons/
Special Education in Ethics (SEE) is provided by Primary Ethics Ltd. For more information about Special Education in Ethics, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit their website: https://primaryethics.com.au/curriculum/
Students not attending special religious education or special education in ethics will be located in a separate space and will participate in alternative meaningful activities. This could include reading, private study or completing homework.