NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At Minto Public School, SRE is delivered on Wednesday from 12:15am to 12:45pm.
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 should be given to the school office, in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Minto Public School:
Catholic SRE is provided by the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong. More information about Catholic Diocese of Wollongong SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong website at ccdwollongong.com
Anglican SRE is provided by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. More information about Anglican Diocese of Sydney SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Anglican Diocese of Sydney website https://whysre.com.au/sre-curriculum/cep-curriculum-overview/
Islamic SRE is provided by the Islamic Council of NSW. More information about the Islamic Council of NSW SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Islamic Council of NSW website https://www.isre.org.au/scope-k-6/
During the time that SRE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in meaningful activities.
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.