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.

The school website (link shown below) provides information on these options to support parent/carer choice.

https://wadalba-c.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-at-our-school/religion-and-ethics.html

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.

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.

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

Scripture Union NSW has been involved in schools since 1935, and is a coordinator of Christian Voluntary Lunchtime groups in NSW public schools. These groups, known as ISCF groups in secondary schools exist to give Christian students the opportunity to grow in their understanding of Christianity, and to allow other students who may be interested in knowing more about Christianity the chance to explore their questions in an informal setting.

Any high school student can attend an ISCF lunchtime group with parental permission. Participation in the group is entirely voluntary which means that students are free to attend or not to attend if they wish.

Our students are offered the following programs with parent / carer permission on Friday’s:

Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics Participation - Year 7

Wadalba Community School