Shadow Minister,

You seem to have no idea of the role of "School Chaplains" under the current arrangements.

The full title is "National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program".

SM I Agee with you. It was wobbles point that ALL religions should be taught in some way. I don't agree with. Fine with me in their own time, but not millions of dollars of taxpayers money on religious instruction.

Paul,

Sorry, I didn't read.

An over view of all religions ought to be taught in all schools as part of the State Curriculum as should an overview of all political parties.

Religions should not be allowed to proselytize in State schools and neither should political parties.

Political Parties are, in many ways, akin to religions and are often closely allied to particular views of a religious nature.

Dear Is Mise,

Teachers of English and Social Studies know
how difficult and time-consuming it is to
gather information and stimulus materials
which enables them to challenge students to
explore and understand the complex social issues
which will confront them both now and in the
future. That's why it is important that this
work is done by qualified teachers trained in
the job - who have the qualifications needed
to do the work properly. To provide
thought-provoking material, accompanied by
questions that encourage comprehension and
invite reflection. Teachers who are qualified to
use strategies to even further extend the
appropriate materials in the classroom to clarify,
analyse, discuss and research the issues with
students.

Posted by Paul1405, Sunday, 22 June 2014 5:45:18 AM
"I don't agree with. Fine with me in their own time, but not millions of dollars of taxpayers money on religious instruction".

No religious instruction currently given in schools cost the Government one cent. It costs the RE instructor alone and his / her supporters [taxpayers].