Summer Hill Protestant Scripture
information about Protestant Scripture at Summer Hill Public School, Sydney Australia
Protestant Scripture: an opportunity...
Every Thursday morning your child has the opportunity to attend Special Religious Education (SRE) or as it is known “Scripture’. This opportunity extends to all children in Public Schools in New South Wales and is considered an integral part of the curriculum. For one lesson a week your child can be taught from a religious group of our choice.
Protestant Scripture: classical Christianity focussing on Jesus...
Protestant Scripture is a Christian Scripture which is non-Catholic and based on the Bible. It follows classical Christianity and focusses on the events of life of Jesus and the significance of those events. There is particular teaching on the events and meaning of Christmas and Easter.
How to choose Protestant Scripture...
All you need to do is write a note to the school indicating that you would like your child to attend Protestant Scripture. Download a note you could use for doing this.
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We hope that this website gives you some of the information you need to help make an informed decision about Scripture for your child.
Can any child do Scripture?
Yes. There is time allocated for your child to do Scripture if you want them to do it. It does not matter what your background, you are welcome to choose what you would like.
What does ‘Protestant’ mean?
The term Protestant comes from the 1500s when people saw the way the church had moved from the plain teaching of the Bible. The following denominations would regard themselves as Protestant: Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Uniting. Many independent Christian churches would also regard themselves as being Protestant.
Who will teach my child?
The teachers are all members of local Christian churches who are approved by the Department of Education and are individually authorised and trained to teach Protestant Scripture on behalf of their church.
What will my child be taught?
Activities are designed to help children engage with the Bible and help them understand it’s message. See the Curriculum page for more information.
Will my child be disadvantaged by doing Scripture?
Your child will not be disadvantaged in any way. No school work is undertaken while scripture is on.
