Religion and ethics 2021
At Wallsend South Public School scripture and ethics are offered each Friday in 30 minute sessions. Classes are led by an approved teacher for either scripture or ethics. A Wallsend South class teacher is also present during each of these sessions.
Scripture is offered for Year 2-6. The approved provider for 2021 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/
Ethics is offered to Year 5 and 6 students. Ethics teachers are trained and approved and deliver the Primary Ethics curriculum.
https://primaryethics.com.au/about/
Alternative school activities for students Year 2-6 who do not participate in scripture or ethics include activities independent reading, etc which reflects the guidelines of the Religious Education Policy.
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.
