Liaison officer to be employed

Ettalong Public School will employ a fulltime Aboriginal community liaison officer as part of funding provided under the State Government's Schools in Partnership scheme.

School principal Mr Colin Wallis said the school was also establishing a school advisory committee made up of representatives from the school and Aboriginal community.

"This group will advise on school governance and programs, especially, but not exclusively, with Aboriginal education and student and community engagement," Mr Wallis said.

"One of the group's first tasks will be to employ a full time Aboriginal community liaison officer to work closely with our Aboriginal community so as to forge greater and stronger links.

"The goal, as always, will be to enhance students' learning outcomes across all areas.

"This position will be advertised and members of our school advisory committee will form a panel to draft the advertisement and interview prospective applicants.

"This initiative will be a great addition to our school as we strive for continuing school improvement across all areas."

Mr Wallis said the position would be temporarily filled by Ms Lisa Finney.

Newsletter, 23 Feb 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School