Ettalong Public School prides itself in delivering outstanding quality education to the Ettalong community on the Central Coast for over 80 years. Our school is situated in beautiful, well-maintained grounds adjacent to the Ettalong Beach town centre. We are a welcoming, friendly school community with strong relationships between staff, students and parents. The school is well resourced for learning, with two technology rooms and access to state of the art technologies that enrich and enhance students’ learning. We boast a constantly growing library, spacious hall, canteen and comfortable classrooms that provide flexible and innovative learning spaces. During 2010 six new classrooms were constructed on the school site and two classrooms were refurbished for our special unit classes, greatly enhancing our school’s facilities. The school provides students with quality educational programs delivered by highly qualified and dedicated teachers. We have a strong academic focus, as well as providing a range of outstanding sporting and cultural actvities. The school delivers flexible and innovative programs tailored to the individual learning styles and needs of students. Our students thrive in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment that has at its core the values of strength, respect and excellence. The school’s expectations of respect, responsibility and ready to learn (the 3Rs), coupled with our ‘strong and smart’& ethos, underpin our effective and proactive welfare and discipline program. There is a strong focus on resilience, social skills, anti-bullying, student leadership and citizenship. An innovative creative arts program offering students opportunities in music, dance, drama and art fosters the creative talents of all students. Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of sports and sporting activities including gymnastics and swimming. We provide daily physical education for all and produce highly successful sporting teams coached by specialist teachers. Ettalong Public School prides itself in providing an environment of care, opportunity and success for every student. We are a proud member of the Brisbane Water Learning Community.