NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever 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.
Visit the department’s website for more information about religion and ethics.
At Cessnock High School, SRE is delivered on Wednesday week A during period 5 for Year 7 students.
On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE participation letter to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE should be given to the front office, in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Cessnock High School:
Think Faith
Anglican SRE is provided by Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. More information about Anglican SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Think Faith website at https://thinkfaith.com.au/
During the time that SRE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in separate spaces and will participate in meaningful activities which may include, but is not limited to, reading, private study or completing homework.