Religion and Ethics
NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever 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 through the online form, or by writing to the school.
Visit the department’s website for more information about religion and ethics.
At Riverstone High School, Combined Christian SRE (Scripture) is delivered on Wednesdays.
- Year 7 and 8 have Scripture once per week. This class is delivered across different periods over the term to minimise disruption for all students and teachers.
- Year 9 and 10 have Scripture once per term.
Scripture is provided by a qualified Scripture teacher from New Light Anglican Church Riverstone (Anglican Diocese of Sydney) who is supported by other Churches in Riverstone. These classes are free and open to all students.
You can see the Scripture curriculum taught here.
Students will not miss out on assessments or syllabus progression during Scripture class. This Department of Education policy states:
- No academic instruction or formal school activities will occur during time set aside for SRE.
- Students not attending SRE will be provided with supervised alternative meaningful activities such as reading, private study or completing homework – they cannot participate in school curriculum lessons or other extracurricular activities during this time
Other activities of a religious nature
Riverstone High School has an open Christian lunchtime group every Wednesday, run by the Scripture teacher and some qualified helpers. Contact the school to find out more information.