Religion and Ethics

The following SRE classes are offered at  Blairmount Public School:

• Catholic SRE is provided by Catholic Diocese of Wollongong. More information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong website https://www.dow.org.au/.

• Christian SRE is provided by Southwest Church of Christ. More information about Cristian SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Southwest Church of Christ website https://www.southwestchurch.org.au/.

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 (activities could include reading or private study). 

Special Religious Education (SRE): Catholic SRE

Catholic SRE teachers (also known as Catechists) are authorised by the local parish and trained by the Diocese of the Catholic Church.

The Catholic SRE curriculum is approved by the Bishop of the Diocese in liaison with religious education experts. Lessons include activities that are fun and inclusive for students, whilst also providing them the opportunity to critically explore in depth their faith and to pray and reflect. For more information about the Catholic SRE curriculum go to https://www.dow.org.au/directory/office-of-the-bishop/office-of-renewal-and-evangelisation/catholic-special-religious-education/

Catholic SRE teachers engage young people in hearing the Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of our Christian life and culture.

Special Religious Education (SRE): Combined Christian SRE

Christian SRE is provided by SRE teachers from different Christian denominations and churches. The approved providers in this combined arrangement are Southwest Church of Christ. All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.

The Christian SRE curriculum is authorised by Southwest Church of Christ. The curriculum is based on Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of our Christian life and culture and can be found at https://www.southwestchurch.org.au/index.php/community/special-religious-education. Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith.