Model Farms High School

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Religion and Ethics

·         NSW schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics. Approved providers deliver these, where available.

·         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.

·         Visit the link for more information about religion and ethics. 

At Model Farms High School, SRE and SEE is delivered on Thursdays and/or Fridays at various times throughout the day pending timetable requirements.

On enrolment, parents/carers will be given the SRE and SEE participation letter (available in School Bytes) to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE/SEE should be given to the MFHS Administration office, in writing.

The following SRE classes are offered at Model Farms High School:

Christian SRE is provided by Northmead Anglican Church and Parramatta Baptist Church. For more information about Christian SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the following link whysre.com.au

All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.

The Christian SRE curriculum is authorised by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. 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.christiansre.com.au/  Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith.

SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Primary Ethics website https://primaryethics.com.au/

SEE classes support children to develop a life-long capacity for making well-reasoned decisions about ethical issues. Through balanced argument students learn to disagree respectfully, to challenge ideas and to support their arguments with considered evidence.

Volunteer SEE teachers use lesson materials which present a range of stories, scenarios and questions to generate discussion. SEE teachers are trained to impartially facilitate student discussions, helping students develop their critical thinking and collaborative inquiry skills. SEE teachers support student learning by:

  • showing genuine curiosity and interest in the questions being discussed
  • staying neutral
  • creating space for students to think, share ideas, give reasons and ensuring respectful discussion.

SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. You can find out more information about the program from Tatar Holmes on tatar.holmes@primaryethics.com.au and the link above.

During the time that SRE/SEE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in meaningful activities which include reading, private study or completing homework.