Religion and ethics

A feature of the public education system in NSW is the opportunity to provide time in class for education in ethics, faith and morality from a religious or non-religious perspective at the choice of parents/carers.

A parent/carer may at any time notify the school in writing that they wish to change their decision. Students will continue the same arrangement as the previous year, unless a parent/carer has requested a change in writing.

For more information about Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics, including the list of approved providers, please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/religion-and-ethics

At Kitchener Public School, SRE is delivered on Monday from 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm for stage 2 and 3 students on alternating weeks.

The following SRE classes are offered at Kitchener Public School:

Combined Christian SRE is provided by Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Australian Christian Churches, Baptist Union of NSW, Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Fellowship of Congregational Churches, Salvation Army, The Church of the Foursquare Gospel Australia, Uniting Church in Australia. More information Combined Christian SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the GodSpacewebsite.

If your preferred Special Religious Education or Special Education in Ethics option is not available please contact the approved provider. Students not attending Special Religious Education or Special Education in Ethics are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.