Some wonderful teachers

I would like to share with the whole community the exceptional efforts of some wonderful teachers at Ettalong Public School.

The inaugural Junior Rock Eisteddfod held at Castle Hill on Friday, July 23, with 120 students from Ettalong Public School taking part.

Planning for this began in term one and, for the past three months, students have been rehearsing at lunch and sport times as well as almost every Sunday afternoon.

Parents were asked to assist with costumes and set designs, while 10 teachers gave up lunches, countless nights and weekends to sew, glue, paint and make everything needed.

Some of the teachers' husbands, mothers and sisters, who had no children in the performance, worked together with parents, grandparents and staff, combining skills and talents to make the show possible.

Other teachers not directly involved in the production covered duties and extra classes for those who were involved.

It was a true community success for our students to witness and to be a part of, one not possible without our teacher's commitment, and all for just eight minutes in the spotlight on stage.

The show was an extravaganza and our students spectacular, but the best performance came from our teacher's and their commitment to providing the students with this experience.

Well done Ettalong Public School.

Liz McMinn, Ettalong