On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE and SEE participation letter to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE/SEE should be given to the school, in writing.
Special Religious Education (SRE)
SRE classes are held at Tathra Public School on Monday afternoons in the school Library. Infants Classes (K-2) are held from 2pm to 2.35pm and Primary (3-6) from 2.40pm to 3.10pm.
Scripture is taught in an assembly style lesson based on Christian Education Publications Connect Curriculum.
The Ministers' Fellowship, representing all the churches in Bega/Tathra area organise and support the teachers and use of this material. Teachers are required to complete training and attend workshops. Christian SRE gives students the opportunity to gain an understanding of Christian belief, question their beliefs and values, engage with ethical issues from a faith perspective and explore how people apply faith to life.
Students are involved in activities appropriate for their age and developmental stage. Lessons are Bible based and involve singing, moving, interactive illustrations, Bible reading, power point presentations, video clips, memory verses, drama and quizzes. More details of the SRE program and can be obtained by looking on the website whysre.com.au.
Special Education in Ethics (SEE)
Special Education in Ethics (SEE) is available in NSW Public Primary Schools as an option for children who do not attend Special Religious Education (SRE) on Monday afternoons.
Ethics classes are held on Monday afternoons with Stage 1 classes from 2pm to 2.35pm and Stage 2 and 3 classes from 2.40pm to 3.10pm.
The NSW Government has authorised Primary Ethics, a not-for profit organisation, to design a curriculum and provide school communities with training and support to establish and maintain classes in their schools.
Classes are inquiry based and children use dialogue and discussion to learn how to think about ethical matters through the give and take of reasoned argument.
For more information about Ethics classes and Primary Ethics , please visit primaryethics.com.au.