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 by writing to the school or through the online form available at participating schools.
Visit the department’s website for more information about religion and ethics.
Kempsey High School offers the following Special Religous Education (SRE) option for Year 7 students-
SRE- Christian
Prvider- Seventh Day Adventist North NSW Conference
Curriculum Link- https://thinkfaith.com.au/
Think Faith teaching resouse is designed for nuturing, equipping and guiding students in their understanding of the Christian Faith.
Students that have opted to not participate in SRE will complete Alternative Meaningful Activities (AMA).
AMA- Rock and Water
Curriculum Link- https://www.rockandwater.com.au/
The Rock and Water program is an experience that provides young people and adults a pathway to self-awareness, and increased self-confidence and social functioning.