NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
Religious Education and Ethics at Brookvale
At Brookvale Public School, Special Religious Education (SRE) and Special Ethics Education (SEE) are delivered on Fridays during school time by authorised representatives of approved religious groups for instruction in that faith or by The Ethics Centre in the case of ethics instruction. The following classes currently provided are:
- Catholic
- Anglican
- Primary Ethics
Non-scripture students will be supervised for those whose parents have elected their child not to attend scripture classes, where they can particiapte in meaningful activities which can include reading, art or completing homework.
More Information about Religious and Ethics Education
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.