There are two ways to get content onto the web site, by using the public form or by user log-in. These notes cover the public form. The site's editors have more detailed control, so if an article requires options not shown here, please leave a note for the editor explaining the requirements.
Once you have an idea of what you want to put on the site, write it up on paper or in a word-processor. Any article must have at least a headline and description, but you should also have an idea about the category and any relevent dates and times.
Enter your article by filling-in the fields in the form. You can leave out any which aren't needed. For longer articles it's probably easier to first get the article right using a word-processor and then copy the text into the appropriate fields.
There's no need to add any formatting but if you want to use basic HTML then feel free. Word-processor formatting, such as bold or italic will not transmit through this system, so if these are required please add a note to that effect.
Remember that your article will be edited before it goes on the site, and it may be a few days before this happens, so please be patient. If something is urgent then please contact the editor directly. Also, be aware that any contact details included in items will be shown online, so probably best to avoid email addresses unless disguised somehow. Never give anyone's details without their permission.
The headline or title of the article, up to 100 characters of plain text. Try to make headlines varied and interesting, even if the subject isn't. If the article is about an event, use the title of the event.
Don't be afraid to add an exclamation mark to titles of light-hearted and positive articles—only use one though!
Use the subtitle to break-up a long title or to note extra information the reader might find useful. Subtitles are also good for adding a comment about the article, for instance "Summer Fair" (title), followed by "Only two weeks to go!" (subtitle).
Use the Author field if the author's name is to be visible on the web page. The author entered here need not be the person actually posting the article, and the name can also be a body such as the Steiner Fellowship.
The description is a short summary in plain text which is displayed in article lists, such as on the home page. It should be a one-paragraph description of the contents of the article, or a comment about the article. It must not contain any HTML! For longer articles the first sentence or two are often easily adapted into a suitable summary.
The main text field is exactly what it says—where the full text of the article is put. Of course, most articles are quite short, but they can be as long as required and—while it can include any valid HTML—there is no requirement to do any formatting as this will be done by the editors.
The most important thing about the main text is really nothing to do with the mechanics of getting it online, but to make sure that it is written well and is finished. Please take care to get the text correct before submitting it. If help is required with writing the item, please ask someone first—don't just assume it will be fixed for you.
Choose a category for this item. If you feel the item belongs in more than one category, please make a note for the editor in the appropriate field. The following is a guide to what each category should be used for:
Things which have happened, or something which will happen but which will be detailed later, e.g.:
Things which parents/staff/friends should know about, mostly practical items, e.g.:
Things which are date-specific, such as term dates, open days, events, etc., e.g.:
Resources are longer articles of long-term interest which provide background information on school life and the curriculum, or they may be texts which are useful and interesting for teachers, parents or children, e.g.:
Anything to do with raising much-needed cash for the school, e.g.:
Anything to do with the school shop, e.g.:
Any educational course at the school or elsewhere aimed at adults, e.g.:
A gallery is any article which serves as the basis for gathering pictures together. It is otherwise just the same as other articles and can include any amount of text. e.g.:
Exactly what you think it is. Job adverts such as:
Practical information about the school, from telephone numbers and addresses to details of how to apply for a place, plus descriptions of the various elements which make up the school, from the various class to the teachers and other adults.
Things which don't fit elsewhere, such as competitions, activities outside school, messages, items for sale, e.g.:
Any events organized by the school which are open to parents and friends, e.g.:
Any events of interest to the school community but which are not organized by the school or Steiner House, e.g.:
Any events organized by Steiner House and of interest to the school's community, e.g.:
Anything on offer, from help with decorating to unwanted household goods, e.g.:
Anything wanted, from crayons to fridge-freezers. If you want it, ask here. e.g.:
Any thank-you messages, e.g.:
This is the start date and time of the event, if there is an end time please include it in a note to the editor.
Enter times in 24-hour format—e.g. enter 15:30 for 3.30pm.
If you still need help after reading this page carefully at least three times, please email the webmaster.
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