NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At WPHS, SRE is delivered on Tuesdays, 10:10-10:40am.
Students who do not participate in SRE or Ethics will engage in private study. In Year 7, this will involve silent reading.
The following options will be available at Wentworth Point High School:
Combined Christian is provided by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. Their website can be found here (Click for an information flyer)
Islam - Combined AIES and ICNSW. For more information about AIES (Australian Islamic Education Services) and ICNSW (Islamic Council, NSW), including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit Australian Islamic Education Services and Islamic Council of New South Wales. They have further websites at https://www.isre.org.au/ and https://islamiceducation.org.au/
Catholic SRE: is provided through the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. For more information about Roman Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit Catholic Diocese of Sydney
Ethics (Click for information)
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.