39Objection to participation in school activities

39 Objection to participation in school activities

(1)  A parent of a school-aged child or youth attending a State school may object as a matter of conscience to that child or youth participating in an activity prescribed by the regulations.

(2)  A parent of a school-aged child or youth who objects to the child or youth participating in a particular activity must notify the principal, in writing –

(a) that the child or youth is not to participate in that particular activity; and

(b) of the reasons for the objection.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.