An opportunity exists as a part of the NSW public education system, which allows for time in class for education in ethics, faith and morality from a religious or non-religious perspective at the choice of parents, where approved providers are available to deliver these.
During the online enrolment process parents will be asked if they would like their child to participate in SRE. You can update your preference by writing to the school or through the online form. Students will only be allowed to participate in SRE with parental approval.
Further information can be found at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/religion-and-ethics
At Beverly Hills Girls High School, SRE is available on Mondays during 40 minute lesson periods. A timetable is provided to participating students.
On the occasions that an SRE teacher is unavailable students who have chosen to participate in SRE lessons combine with regular classes.
The following SRE classes are offered at Beverly Hills Girls High School:
Special Religious Education (SRE): Combined Christian SRE
Combined Christian SRE at BHGHS is provided by a combined agreement between local Christian denominations and churches. They cross–authorise the SRE curriculum and the SRE teacher. Mrs Julie Guyer is the current teacher – she is employed by local Christian churches to teach SRE at the school, and, like all NSW SRE teachers, is authorised and trained by an approved provider, the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. Mrs Guyer teaches an age appropriate, Department of Education approved, curriculum, which is based on the Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of Christian life and culture. Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith.
For more information about Combined Christian SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit https://inc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Think-Faith-Scope-and-Sequence.pdf
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.