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Level-crossing accident should be wake-up call - Tesch
Plan to move Ettalong ambulance station to Woy Woy
New ambulance station will undergo 'rigorous planning'
Upgrade ambulance station at Ettalong, says Tesch
Blackwall Rd intersection plans released for comment
Planned power outages to affect 350 households
Council to buy paint shop for intersection upgrade
No community development grants for the Peninsula
Two Peninsula infrastructure funds 'repealed'
Council wants Woy Woy Rd reclassified as State road
Two directors leave council
Ground-breaking ceremony at Umina Mall site
Community group to install signs at Runway park
Brochure boxes installed at arboretum
Propagation shed at arboretum officially opened
Last CWA market day in Woy Woy
Booker Bay 'landscaping well done'
Community credited with funding agreement sign-off
Raffle raises money for wheelchair ramp
Christmas stockings made
Wet week doubles month's rainfall
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RRED discovers major proposal for Ettalong foreshore
Umina Men's Shed gets go-ahead
Panel decision expected on proposal with 48 objectors
Council reinstates redacted submission
Application for second house to create dual occupancy
Proposal for manufactured home at Patonga
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Doctor retires after 40 years
'Considering PEP-11 on balance' is not a commitment
Finish the Rawson Rd level crossing project
Come on, Council, install and supply the seat
Blow the whistle to restore confidence in community
None of that 'leafy suburb' nonsense wanted here
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Two coronavirus cases in November
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Art trail features 28 artists and craftspeople
Coastal Twist announces festival performers
Diverse creative works in mental health competition
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Precautionary lockdown at Umina campus
School videos promote kindergarten at Ettalong
Gingerbread house fundraising
Healthy Gaming program tells how to score better
Permission notes already for Ettalong swimming carnival
Uniform requirements for Year 7 students
Kindergarten transition program run without parents
School wants to know enrolment intentions
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New head coach in time for outrigger titles
Semi-final played in Umina Triples championship
Brisbane Water Bridge Club results
Southern Spirit cricket results
Women's bowling club holds elections
Canteen operator wanted

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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.





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