Schools
CEIS provides Christian Education in ACT Government schools at the request of students' parents
CEIS works in partnership with the ACT Education Directorate and local volunteers to provide Christian Religious Education programs in accordance with Territory legislation and policy.
Currently, CEIS is linked with 48 primary and secondary schools in Canberra, coordinating and approving volunteers to provide engaging and interactive Christian Education sessions in cooporation with individual school calendars .
Has a parent requested CEIS in your school? Follow the guide for new schools. This has been developed in line with the Education directorate’s Religious Education Fact Sheet, which outlines the procedures and responsibilities of principals regarding implementing religious education in ACT government schools.
Building Valuable Partnerships
“Christian Education in Schools (CEIS) provides our students with the knowledge and skills to make informed life choices; whether it be related to caring for their friends, expressing their feelings or sharing their beliefs and ideas. It is a community based program with passionate and knowledgeable volunteers who foster a sense of belonging and commitment to a set of beliefs held in high regard by those families whose children participate.” – Sharon – Deputy Principal, ACT
Further Information
- ACT Legislation for Religious Education – ACT Education Act 2004 Section 29
- Religious Education Fact Sheet
- Testimonials
- Sample Session Overview (Primary School)
FAQs FROM SCHOOLS
Please contact the CEIS Coordinator who will arrange a meeting with you to discuss the process for implementing CEIS.
Each term we create a summary of the up-coming content to put in the school newsletter.
An overview of each session of the CEIS curriculum is available to all schools (link coming soon).
Yes. The resources and activities included in the CEIS sessions are based on modern teaching practices, considering variations in students’ development, learning styles and abilities.
CEIS sessions are scheduled on a day negotiated with each school during lesson time (as per
CEIS runs one-hour sessions with groups of up to 30 students at a time. If more students want to participate, an extra hour will be needed per group.
Primary schools usually have one or more CEIS sessions per term. Secondary schools have fortnightly sessions
CEIS does everything it can to make this a smooth process. Your school will need to:
• provide a suitable time and space for CEIS (while regular lessons continue for other students)
• provide permission slips and relevant information about the CEIS sessions to school families
• maintain a list of participating students
• ensure students are organised to attend on the scheduled day, along with a supervising staff member
• welcome CEIS volunteers and show them the allocated space and amenities