Primary Ethics

Primary Ethics Providing world-class philosophical ethics education for primary school children. Don’t let your children miss out!

45,000 children currently participate in ethics classes and demand is growing rapidly as more parents choose ethics and benefit from seeing their children developing excellent reasoning and critical thinking skills. If your school is not offering ethics classes, it is a very simple process for you to get them started. Write to your school today - ask for ethics classes* Register your interest with

Primary Ethics* Become a Primary Ethics volunteer teacher or coordinator* Talk to your friends and family about volunteering* Ask people in your local community to volunteer Ethics classes provide children with fundamental skills in critical thinking, logical reasoning and debate. They learn to disagree respectfully, to challenge ideas and to support their arguments with considered evidence rather than according to habit or peer pressure. They use these skills within the class to discuss ethical issues and consider decisions that affect them, their family and friends and the rest of the world.The world class Primary Ethics curriculum is tailored by age so that matters under discussion are relevant to your children and their world.The skills they acquire accompany them into adulthood.

Ethics teaching is a wonderful example of peer support in action. We have always valued and encouraged collaboration acr...
10/06/2026

Ethics teaching is a wonderful example of peer support in action. We have always valued and encouraged collaboration across school teams, creating opportunities for volunteers to share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen their practice together.

How lovely to see Judi(L) and Lisa(R), our volunteers in the Forest area catching up over a coffee.
Judi is currently a regular ethics teacher at her school in The Forest . She is trying out some relief teaching at Lisa's school in Gordon.
This was after Judi's first relief lesson last week.

Thanks both for sharing!

SUPPORT ETHICS CLASSES IN YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL Our volunteer-led program reaches almost 2000 classes in public schools each...
10/06/2026

SUPPORT ETHICS CLASSES IN YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL

Our volunteer-led program reaches almost 2000 classes in public schools each week. It isn’t enough.

Critical thinking has a crucial role in creating a brighter tomorrow. By empowering young minds to ask big questions, engage in thoughtful discussions and tackle ethical dilemmas, we prepare them to navigate and redefine the complexities of the world they’re growing into.

By nurturing these capabilities today, we’re cultivating a generation that will thrive in the AI age and steer it toward a more inclusive and ethical future.
We need your help to do it. Primary Ethics is powered by volunteers and supporter generosity.

Donate to our tax appeal today.

What a wonderful day at the Centre for Volunteering Expo!The Primary Ethics area manager team — all volunteers themselve...
09/06/2026

What a wonderful day at the Centre for Volunteering Expo!

The Primary Ethics area manager team — all volunteers themselves — came away inspired, energised, and full of new ideas. It was a great opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about making a difference in their communities.

Our biggest takeaway? The real strength of volunteer organisations lies in our people. It's the relationships we build, the conversations we have, and the shared sense of purpose that bring our work to life.

Every volunteer brings their own experiences, skills, and generosity, and when those contributions come together, they create something far greater than the sum of its parts.

Thank you to the Centre for Volunteering for this fab day and to everyone we met along the way. We left with fresh insights, new connections, and a renewed appreciation for the power of community.

08/06/2026

All about ethics lessons - 12-1 pm Thursday June 11

Want to make a difference at your local school?

Ethics classes help kids ask big questions, think critically, and explore different points of view — but many schools are on waitlists due to a lack of volunteer teachers.

Join our 1-hour info session to:
-See what an ethics class looks like
- Hear from current volunteers
- Get your questions answered
- Learn about our free training & support

Curious or considering getting involved? This is your chance.
Sessions run regularly. Join this upcoming session.
https://events.humanitix.com/all-about-ethics-lessons-12pm-11-june-2026

Another day, another team photo.Thanks to Dennis and Suzie from Roselea Public School in Carlingord, Sydney for sharing,...
05/06/2026

Another day, another team photo.
Thanks to Dennis and Suzie from Roselea Public School in Carlingord, Sydney for sharing, you both look very happy so we hope you're going well with your lessons this term!

SUPPORT ETHICS CLASSES IN YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL Our ethics classes in public schools are unique - children develop the essen...
05/06/2026

SUPPORT ETHICS CLASSES IN YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL

Our ethics classes in public schools are unique - children develop the essential skills to think carefully, listen with mutual respect and weigh the evidence before making their decisions. And it’s all powered by expertly trained volunteers.

We need your support to bring these skills to more children in more public schools.

Donate before 30 June and claim your tax deduction this financial year.
https://primaryethics.com.au/thinking-skills/

Inquiring Minds -Autumn 2026.In this issue, we bring you stories and reflections from our ethics classrooms and our volu...
04/06/2026

Inquiring Minds -Autumn 2026.

In this issue, we bring you stories and reflections from our ethics classrooms and our volunteers, as well as recent Primary Ethics highlights.

Read it magazine style here-
https://primaryethics.com.au/inquiring-minds-autumn-2026/

Find out more about-
Our new visionary leader Laura Ramos
One of our new volunteers Osher Günsberg
Professor AC Grayling, renowned philosopher
And many more stories!

Later this afternoon!If you have friends or family who ask you what actually happens in an ethics lesson - or if you kno...
03/06/2026

Later this afternoon!
If you have friends or family who ask you what actually happens in an ethics lesson - or if you know someone you think would make a great volunteer with us, recommend this to them.

Interested in learning more about ethics classes in your local school? Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join our free 1-hour info session.

Our ethics classes in public schools are unique - children develop the essential skills to think carefully, listen with ...
02/06/2026

Our ethics classes in public schools are unique - children develop the essential skills to think carefully, listen with mutual respect and weigh the evidence before making their decisions. And it’s all powered by expertly trained volunteers. Volunteers who can continue to develop their skills with our classroom support team mentors.
Investigate volunteering with us (we run training throughout the year): https://primaryethics.com.au/volunteer/

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