Rose Bay Secondary College

Opportunity Achievement Community

Telephone02 9301 0300

Emailrosebay-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Special religious education

Rose Bay Secondary College allows for Voluntary Student Activities (VSA’s) of a religious nature for all years in line with Department of Education policies. 

 What are VSA’s?

Voluntary student activities of a religious nature in schools (VSA) are any activities of a religious nature, including those provided by religious organisations. VSA is not part of special religious education (SRE) and is not part of the curriculum. VSA operates under the auspices and supervision of the principal.

Are there any other groups that meet of a religious nature?

Yes, these are referred to as a Voluntary student activity of a religious nature in schools (VSA). Currently there is one group which meets during lunchtime.

  • Jewish Club (delivered by BJE)

What permission is required to attend these a VSA group?

Before attending these groups students must return a permission note signed by a parent or guardian to the school office or emailed to. The note can be found here.

Student roll is taken at each meeting.

I need more information?

Please check the department website for more information on SRE or volunteer groups of a religious nature.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/religion-and-ethics