Coatesville Primary School

Religious Education Program

The Victorian Education Act and regulations make provision for students to receive religious education as a normal part of their schooling.

Christian Religious education is a 30 minute weekly program for Grade 1 to Grade 6, taught in the classroom under the supervision of a Coatesville PS teacher. CRE teachers representing Christian churches are approved by the Minister for Education and Training, police-checked, screened and accredited through the Australian Council for Christian Education in schools (ACCESS). CRE complements the State school curriculum and uses an agreed syllabus published by ACCESS Ministries. The training program for CRE teachers is constantly updated to reflect best practice in contemporary education. You have the right to withdraw your child from the program.

The program aims for participants to:

• Think about their life experiences and how they connect with others
• Learn about Christian beliefs which have helped to shape Australia's culture
• Discuss life's big questions
• Explore personal values and choices
• Value and respect their own and others' beliefs

For further information visit www.acessministries.org.au

Jewish religious education is offered at the same time as the CRE program for students of Jewish faith.

Greek Orthodox religious education is also offered.