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 Hassall Grove Public School, Scripture is delivered on Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:00pm for years 3-6 students and at 12:00pm-12:30pm for Kindy, year 1 and year 2 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 where, in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at HGPS:
Catholic Scripture is provided by the Diocese of Parramatta. More information including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence can be found at Sydney Catholic organisation.
Combined Christian Scripture is provided by Oakhurst Anglican Church. More information including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence can be found at Christian Education.
Islamic Special Religious Education is provided by Islamic Council of Australia. More information including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence can be found at https://www.ISRE.org.au
Latter Day Saints Education is provided by The Church of the Latter Day Saints Hebersham. More information including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence can be found at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org
Students not attending SRE classes will be supervised in a separate space and will participate in activities such as reading, private research/ study and homework completion.