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 Kootingal Public School, SRE is delivered on Wednesday from 12:10pm for half an hour. K-2 students commence SRE at 12:10pm. Students in years 3-6 from 12:40pm. Kootingal Public School does not currently offer SEE.
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 the Principal, Mrs Cracknell, in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Kootingal Public School:
Catholic SRE is provided by St Nicholas Catholic Church, Catholic Parish of Tamworth. More information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the St Nicholas Catholic Church, Catholic Parish of Tamworth website https://stnicholasparish.org.au/.
Mixed Denominations SRE is provided by Kootingal Moonbi Anglican Church, Parish of Cockburn Valley. More information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Kootingal Moonbi Anglican Church, Parish of Cockburn Valley website https://kootingalmoonbianglican.com/.
During the time that SRE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in meaningful activities including private reading, private study or completing homework.
Regards
Cara Cracknell
Principal
Kootingal Public School
NSW Department of Education and Communities
Denman Ave | KOOTINGAL NSW 2352 |(02) 6760 3332| 0407 591 577