Ettalong Public School

This is the online community for Ettalong Public School and is produced by a group of School staff. All posts are reviewed.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
In joining our community on Facebook, Ettalong Public School follows both the DEC Code of Conduct and Facebook terms and conditions.

*Students
Please note that the Facebook terms and conditions state that no one under the age of 13 years should have a Facebook profile. Therefore, any primary students who 'Like' or comment on the Ettalong School Facebook page will be deleted and reported immediately.

*Comments Policy
Ettalong Public School encourages interaction from Facebook users but is not responsible for comments or wall postings made by visitors to the page. Comments posted also do not in any way reflect the opinions or policies of Ettalong Public School.
EPS asks that people making comments on the page show respect for their fellow users by ensuring the discussion remains civil, especially since Facebook allows individuals 13 and over to join. Comments are also subject to Facebook's Terms of Use and Code of Conduct.
Remember that your name and photo will be seen next to your comment, visible to the tens of thousands of visitors to the page.
We reserve the right, but assume no obligation, to remove comments that are racist, sexist, homophobic, abusive, profane, violent, obscene, spam, that advocate illegal activity, contain falsehoods or are wildly off-topic, or that libel, incite, threaten or attacks towards EPS students, employees, guests or other individuals.
We also do not permit messages selling products or promoting commercial, political or other ventures. Facebook encourages all users to utilize the "Report" links when they find abusive content.

*Friending Staff on Facebook
Please note that the Department of Education has this advice for teachers 'Friending' parents on Facebook:
The line between your professional and personal life could become blurred making it difficult to manage your professional relationship with the parents when that becomes necessary.
You also need to bear in mind that becoming a Facebook friend with a parent could result in their children getting access to your account as well.
You also need to be mindful that you need to be careful what you say on Facebook if you have parents as friends as comments made online can be misunderstood and could result in parental complaints made to your principal.
In short, please do not ask to friend a member of staff on Facebook as refusal often offends.


ABOUT US:
Ettalong Public School is an innovative and caring school that takes pride in the achievements of all our students.

Literacy, numeracy and the key learning areas have first priority, but a wide range of cultural and sporting activities are encouraged and developed as well. All students social development is well catered for by our effective student well-being programs. The three R's school rules/values of Respect, Responsibility and Ready to Learn underpin all we do. We create a happy and safe environment conducive to students' learning.

Community involvement is welcomed and staff and parents have a close liaison, which greatly enhances and enriches the all round development of the child. Parents are invited to participate in school activities by assisting teachers in programs such as literacy, numeracy, computers, craft, library and sport. Parents also support the P&C, the School Canteen and the Uniform Store.

We know that your child will benefit from the fine resources of the school and the excellent teaching provided by the highly professional and dedicated staff.

Colin J. Wallis - Principal