NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
Yamba Public School's SRE Permission note
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 Yamba Public School, SRE for Years K-6 are delivered weekly at 11.30am on Mondays. The following SRE classes are offered: Combined Christian SRE.
Combined Christian SRE is provided by SRE teachers from different Christian denominations and churches. The approved providers in this combined arrangement are listed below. All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.
The approved providers of SRE teachers at Yamba Public School are listed below:
Presbyterian Church of Australia in the State ofNSW
The Church of the FoursquareGospel
Uniting Church in Australia (NSWSynod)
With SRE teachers from local churches, students ask questions, explore the Bible and discover the Good News of Jesus Christ and what it means to be a Christian in our world today. Lessons are age-appropriate, fun and inclusive. View the curriculum here GodSpace
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 which may include reading, private study or completing homework.
During enrolment, you can choose a special religious education or special education in ethics option for your child from the school’s available approved providers.