A feature of the public education system in NSW is the opportunity to provide time in class for education in ethics, faith and morality from a religious or non-religious perspective at the choice of parents.
SRE and SEE programs are available at STHS and is run by authorised volunteers of approved religious persuasions. This takes place in one period on a Tuesday in either Week 7 or 8 each term at the school.
Special religious education (SRE) is education in the beliefs and practices of anÌý. Under theÌý, government schools allow time for special religious education. It is delivered by authorised representatives of approved religious groups to students who have nominated that religion.
Special education in ethics (SEE) is a program in ethical decision making, action and reflection within a secular framework. Under theÌýÌýgovernment schools provide an option of SEE to students who are not attending SRE.
Term 1
Tuesday 11 March 2025Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 7Ìý 8:55am – 10:10amÌý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Year 9Ìý 10:15am – 11:30am
Tuesday 18 March 2025Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 8Ìý 8:55am – 10:10am
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýYear 10 10:15am – 11:30am
Term 2
Tuesday 10 June 2025Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 7 8:55am – 10:10am
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 8 10:15am – 11:30am
Tuesday 17 June 2025Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Year 9Ìý 8:55am – 10:10am
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Year 10 10:15am – 11:30am
Term 3
Tuesday 2 September 2025Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Year 8 8:55am – 10:10am
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Year 9 10:15am – 11:30am
Tuesday 9 September 2025Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 7 8:55am – 10:10am
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 10 10:15am – 11:30am
Term 4
Tuesday 25 November 2025ÌýÌý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 7 8:55am – 10:10am
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 8 Unavailable
Tuesday 2 December 2025ÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 10 8:55am – 10:10am
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýYear 9 10:15am – 11:30am
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Below is the list of approved SRE and SEE programs provided at the school:
- Christian Studies - provided byÌýChurches of Christ in NSW (Fresh Hope), following theÌýcurriculum
- Catholic Scripture - provided by the Catholic Diocese of Sydney, following theÌýcurriculum
- Islamic Studies - provided by Australian Islamic Education Services (AIES), the curriculum can be viewedÌý
- Ethics - Provided by Primary Ethics can be viewedÌý
On enrolment at STHS, the Year 7Ìýparent/carer will be given the SRE/SEE participation letter to complete and return to the school.
If any parent/carer would like to change the attendance/non attendance of their son in SRE, please provide a written note to Mr Grinham.
Parent/carers may at any time notify the school in writing that they wish to change their decision. Students will continue the same arrangement as the previous year, unless a parent/carer has requested a change in writing.
Students not attending SRE/SEE, will be supervised by STHS teachers in non-scripture groups where quiet individual activities occur.
For more information about Special Religious Education (SRE) including the list of approved providers, please visit:Ìý
If your preferred SRE option is not available please contact the approved provider.