The NSW Department of Education has amended its agreement with church denominations and religious groups who partner for Special Religious Education (SRE). As such, more information needs to be provided to schools directly from the Approved Provider – the Uniting Church NSW/ACT, through Uniting Mission & Education (UME), not … continue reading

A great opportunity to celebrate our partnership with schools is in Education Week each year! This year from 1-5th August, Schools will be showcasing the fantastic achievements of Public Education both within schools and in the local community.

Do you have a connection to your local school, perhaps teaching Special Religious … continue reading

As you may be aware there is currently a review of SRE and SEE taking place, and you are invited to give feedback to this review.
Why is the review being conducted?

In 2012 the NSW Legislative Council General Purpose Standing Committee No 2, chaired by the Hon Marie Ficarra MLC released … continue reading

The NEW Working With Children Check for NSW
What does my church need to do?
What do I need to do?

The new Working with Children Check for NSW began on 15th June 2013. ALL volunteers/staff working with children in the church must apply for a new Working with Children Check clearance number, … continue reading

Bible Society Australia is offering a limited number of FREE Bibles, NT, Gospels of Mark to Special Religious Education Teachers / RE teachers & Chaplains for use in Australian Public Schools.

If you are a teacher of religious education in a public school, you can download, print and post your application … continue reading

The Department of Education and Communities  (DEC) have informed their SRE Consultative Group that they are commissioning a review of Special Religious Education (SRE) and Special Education in Ethics (SEE) in 2014, in line with a recommendation from a Parliamentary Enquiry in 2012. This is an opportunity to survey SRE … continue reading

On the 29th March 2012, a Celebration of Special Religious Education in public schools (SRE) was held in Parliament House, Sydney, including representatives of the Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Baha’i faiths – almost 300 people in total! The Hon Adrian Piccoli, Minister for Education, presented awards to 16 people who … continue reading

In August 2011, a Members Bill was put before the NSW parliament recommending the amendment of legislation which allowed Special Ethics Education (SEE) classes to be available in SRE time. The Bill generated an inquiry into SEE which was carried out during February and March 2012.

A comprehensive report has been … continue reading

About this time of year schools are already planning for the next intake of kindergarten children, and most schools will have parent information evenings and one or more “orientation” days for the new kindergarten children to have a taste of “big school”. These may already be taking place, but will … continue reading