NSW schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics. Approved providers deliver these, where available.
Write to the school if you wish to withdraw your child from special religious education, sometimes known as scripture. Special education in ethics is an option for your primary-age child if you withdraw them from special religious education. For more information, visit Religion and ethics.
Alstonville High is proud to offer an interesting and innovative religious education program that is designed to be relevant and appealing to youth. The program recently received a Public Education Award for excellence in the Tweed Heads/Ballina region for its significant contribution to values education in a State High School.
Alstonville Religious Education Association (AREA) employs a full time staff worker to co-ordinate the program for the junior school. The provider is Alstonville Anglican Church. The lessons provide an opportunity for young people to explore and express their moral and spiritual values in a way that is relevant to their lives, their school, and their community. Occasional forums, seminars and workshops are offered for the senior school and are advertised at the time. Mr Fleming is also an active member of the school’s welfare committee and is involved in leadership training and is involved in Peer Support. He also provides individual pastoral care when needed or requested. AREA is an initiative of the Alstonville Ministers’ Association and is non-denominational, non-sectarian, and operates within Departmental guidelines.
In recognising Departmental guidelines the Special Religious Education lessons are not mandatory. However, if you do not wish your child to attend a letter requesting exemption must be forwarded to the school.