Queensland state schools embrace a multitude of cultural, religious and non-religious beliefs. Under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, schools are to provide Religious Instruction (RI) if approached by a faith group seeking to provide RI and students of that faith attend the school.
RI informs students about the beliefs and values of a particular religion. It is delivered by volunteers of a faith group using instructional materials approved by that faith group. RI is required to be consistent with legislation and Department of Education policies and procedures.
All RI instructors must hold a blue card and participate in compulsory Student Protection and Code of Conduct training. RI instructors are only entitled to deliver the RI program outlined below. A school staff member will be present during the delivery of RI.
Participation in RI is not compulsory. Any student (except Prep students) may participate in RI if a parent has provided written instructions to the school.
Students are allocated to RI based on information provided by parents on the completed Application for student enrolment unless other written instructions have been provided to the school.
A description of the RI available at Yelarbon School is provided below.
Religious Instruction
Participating faith groups: Anglican Church of Australia
Authorised program: The Connect Co-operative Program
Aims and goals: To present the Christian message and provide a systemic introduction to the bible
Lesson structure: 1.5 hours conducted twice per term
For further information, including module and/or lesson descriptors please contact the School.
Parents of students participating in these programs will be advised if a faith group requires funds to cover the expense of materials used in RI.