NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At Marrickville Public School, SRE and SEE is delivered on Wednesdays from 2.15 - 2.45pm for Years 3-6 and 2.45 - 3.15pm for K-2 students.
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/SEE should be given to where, in writing.
During the time that SRE/SEE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in meaningful activities name activities (activities could include 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.
Special religious education
Marrickville currently offers classes for the following faiths:
For more information, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the approved provider's website.
Special education in ethics
Marrickville Public School offers Ethics classes for students K-6. SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the the Primary ethics site.