NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
Religion and Ethics at Bomaderry Public School
SRE is delivered on Tuesday afternoons from 2.10pm.
On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE 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 office in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Bomaderry Public School.
Catholic SRE
Catholic SRE is provided by the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong. Catholic SRE teachers (also known as Catechists) are authorised by St Michael's Catholic Parish Nowra and trained by the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong.
The Catholic SRE curriculum, 'Christ our Light and Life', is approved by the Bishop of the Diocese of Wollongong. Lessons include activities that are fun and inclusive for students, whilst also providing them the opportunity to explore the teachings of Jesus and the Church. For more information about the Catholic SRE curriculum go to: https://www.ccdwollongong.com/curriculum
Combined Christian SRE
Combined Christian SRE is education in Christian beliefs and practices for children of families from various Christian denominations and churches. Christian SRE teachers at this school are authorised and trained by the following approved SRE providers: Anglican Diocese of Sydney. The SRE curriculum used in this school is approved by an SRE provider. The curriculum explores the good news about Jesus Christ found in the Bible and the depth of God’s love for people. Each lesson has been developed to be taught in an age-appropriate manner. Lessons include activities which make the lessons fun and inclusive for children and young people, and also give them the opportunity to critically explore and deepen their faith, pray, and reflect.
Research has shown that SRE contributes to students’ wholistic education as it nurtures their spiritual wellbeing. For more information about the SRE curriculum used in this school visit https://godspace.org.au/curriculum.
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 including reading, private study or completing homework.
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.