NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
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.
At Padstow Heights PS Special Religious Education (SRE) and Special Ethics Education (SEE) are offered on Tuesday mornings for 30 minutes, from 9:20 – 9:50am.
Students who do not attend these classes work in another area of the school. Years 3-6 non-scripture students work in the library and Kindergarten to Year 2 students work in 1D/1H double room. Activities include quiet reading, story writing practice and work completion.
The following religious education is offered:
Catholic – Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.
Curriculum web address: http://ccd.sydneycatholic.org
Greek Orthodox – Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Sydney
Curriculum web address: http://www.pantanassamonastery.org/scripture-lessons
Islamic – Islamic Charity Projects Association
Curriculum web address: https://www.icpa.org.au/services/150-scripture
Protestant – this scripture group is under the banner of Youthworks and is run by a cooperative group from the following churches- Anglican (Padstow); Baptist (Padstow); Uniting Church (Panania) and Church of Christ (Padstow).
Curriculum web address: http://www.whysre.com.au/cepcurriculum
Ethics Education
In 2019, Special Ethics Education (SEE) is offered for Stage 3 and for Stage 1. We currently have two community members trained to teach the Ethics program.
Curriculum information : www.primaryethics.com.au