NSW schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics. Approved providers deliver these, where available.
In 2020 SJBHS will be running Special Religious Education (SRE) in Year 7 and 8 each fortnight from 11 - 11.30. Students will be able to eat their recess during this time. Approved providers will offer programs in Islam, Catholic and Christian education. Links to the providers who are delivering programs in 2019 are below.
- DoE SRE policy - https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/religious-education-policy
- Islam - www.isre.org.au
- Catholic - http://ccd.sydneycatholic.org
- Christian - https://www.nswacc.org.au/ministries/sre/
Write to the school if you wish to withdraw your child from special religious education, sometimes known as scripture. Special education in ethics is an option for your primary-age child if you withdraw them from special religious education. For more information, visit Religion and ethics.