NSW schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics. Approved providers deliver these, where available.
Write to the school if you wish to withdraw your child from special religious education, sometimes known as scripture. Special education in ethics is an option for your primary-age child if you withdraw them from special religious education. For more information, visit Religion and ethics.
At Illawong Public School, SRE is delivered on Wednesday morning: Kindergarden-Year 2 @ 9:10am, Years 3-6 @ 10:40-10:10am
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 office in writing.
The following SRE classes are offered at Illawong Public School:
Catholic SRE is provided by Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
Orthodox SRE is provided by Greek Orthodox Archodiocese of Australia
Prodestant SRE (a combination of Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Salvation Army, Uniting, etc.)
Islamic SRE is provided by Islamic Special Religious Education
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.