Vacy Public School

Friendship and Learning

Telephone02 4938 8153

Emailvacy-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Religion and ethics

Anglican Catholic SRE

SRE

The major stories and themes of the bilbel are covered. Stories and storytelling, songs, activity sheets, games, craft, drama and prayer may be used in the lessons. The moral/ethical codes of the bible are studied, including: the Ten Commandments which form the basis of our legal system e.g. 'You shall not steal' and Jesus' two commandments: 'Love God and love one another. 'Also included is information about ancient cultures, creation and history in modern day language. The cirriculum is bible-based and SRE teachers encourage children to actively engage with the lessons. Specific doctrines and practices of the denomination your child is enrolled in are also taught.

Below s information on the curruculums taught at Vacy.

Anglican SRE Godspace  https://www.godspace.org.au/curriculum 3 year summary.html

Catholic SRE https://ccd.sydneycatholic.org/publications/curriculum-overview/

 

 

 

NSW schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics. Approved providers deliver these, where available.

Write to the school if you wish to withdraw your child from special religious education, sometimes known as scripture. Special education in ethics is an option for your primary-age child if you withdraw them from special religious education. For more information, visit Religion and ethics.