NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
Religion (scripture) 2025
At Wallsend South Public School scripture is offered each Friday in 30 minute sessions. Classes are led by an approved teacher for scripture. A Wallsend South class teacher is also present during each of these sessions.
Scripture is offered for Year 2-6. The approved provider for 2025 to deliver scripture lessons is New Vine Baptist Church. Please see the link below to view the scripture curriculum and information.
https://nswactbaptists.org.au/sre-parents-and-schools/
Curriculum Website
The NSW Department of Education Policy relating to religion in schools is the Religious Education Policy (PD/2002/0074/V03) which can be found on the NSW Department of Education website.
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.