School videos promote kindergarten at Ettalong
Ettalong Public School has created two new online videos in its "Ettalong Public School presents..." series to promote kindergarten enrolments at the school.
In "A Day In The Life Of Kindergarten", kindergarten student "Molly", together with other kindergarten students, describes their activities and responsibilities during the school day.
In "A Formal Introduction", relieving principal Ms Jodie Campbell tells prospective parents how the school operates and how they can communicate with the school.
The school has also produced a list of the benefits of the school.
"Ettalong Public School has highly qualified teachers, dedicated support staff and a Learning and Support Team who design and implement quality programs to enhance educational outcome for our students.
"Our wellbeing and extra curricular programs and opportunities are second to none."
The school offered "exceptional education from nurturing, capable and professional staff" with "excellent facilities including upgraded K-2 and 3-6 playgrounds, an updated library and well-resources classrooms."
Technology resources included an extensive supply of iPads, student laptops and classroom computers, as well as new smart boards in every classroom and learning area.
The school had "a comprehensive bank of coding and robotic resources" and "a well-resourced, school-wide STEAM program".
"A broad range of curricular and extra curricular activities are available to all students, including extensive musical, creative and sporting experiences.
"Gettalong At Ettalong social skill lunch time playground activities run by staff and senior students to cater for a wide range of interests.
"Activities include volleyball, soccer, gardening club, Lego club, art club, technology group, choir, chess and recorder groups."
There were public speaking and debating opportunities, and dance programs catering for both junior and senior students.
The school had an active environment committee and student gardening groups
Cultural learning experiences, acknowledged "our diverse and culturally-rich community".
The "active and passionate Aboriginal Education Committee" partnered with other local schools for the Cultural Continuum incursions twice a term.
Aboriginal perspectives were delivered in all aspects of the curriculum.
The school had a newly-upgraded yarning circle and native pathway gardens for outdoor learning.
The school is currently offering tours of the school grounds outside of school hours for prospective families.
For further information, call the school on 4341 3655.
SOURCE:
Social media, 20 Nov 2021
Jodie Campbell, Ettalong Public School