Scripture or Special Religious Education (SRE)
In NSW public schools, students can participate in optional Scripture classes, also known as Special Religious Education (SRE), during school hours. Parents can choose from a range of religious SRE options provided by approved organisations.
- NSW schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics. Approved providers deliver these, where 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.
Special Religious Education is optional. Please contact us if you wish to withdraw your child from the program.
Scripture (SRE) at St Ives High School
SRE Day
SRE Days are run once a term by the Special Religious Education organisers. The dates are published on Sentral Daily Notices.
Scripture (SRE) providers @ SIHS
Combined Christian SRE
Combined Christian SRE is provided by teachers who are authorised and trained by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. For more information about Combined Christian SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence please visit whysre.com.au.
Catholic Scripture
Catholic SRE is provided by the Corpus Christi Parish, St Ives, who belong to the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay. For more information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay website.
Baha'i Scripture
Baha’i SRE is provided by The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Ku-ring-gai who belong to the Baha’i Council. For more information about Baha’i SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Baha’i Council website.
Jewish Scripture
Jewish SRE is provided by the NSW Board of Jewish Education (BJE). For more information about Jewish SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the BJE website.
Buddhist Scripture
Buddhist SRE is provided by the Buddhist Council of NSW. For more information about Buddhist SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Buddhist Council of NSW website.
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