Special Religious Education (SRE), sometimes known as ‘Scripture’, is an integral and legislated part of the curriculum for students in NSW state schools. Representatives of approved religious groups have an opportunity to provide SRE in every government school in NSW.

In accordance with Department of Education policy, SRE classes will be offered to students of Callaghan College Wallsend Campus for two periods per semester. The program at CCWC is not linked to any specific denomination but allows students the chance to discuss, question, think and ultimately make decisions for themselves regarding the Christian faith. It is provided by the Baptist Church of NSW and the coordinator at CCWC is Mr Lysander Lawrence. Information on the curriculum followed by the SRE group can be found at the following website link - https://nswactbaptists.org.au/authorised-sre-curriculum/

I trust that your child will benefit from the religious education opportunities provided at CCWC. Should you prefer to withdraw your child from these classes, please fill in the form below and submit it to the Administration Office.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Education Act, no child is required to receive any general religious education or special religious education if the parents/caregivers object. You also have the right to ask that your child be withdrawn from SRE at any time.

Yours sincerely

Mr Paul Taylor
Principal

PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FORM BELOW IF YOU WISH TO WITHDRAW YOUR CHILD FROM SRE CLASSES

Withdrawal from Special Religious Education (SRE)

Callaghan College Wallsend Campus