MISSION STATEMENT:

 

The online student newspaper of International School Seychelles, is an open, public forum for student expression and an opportunity to discuss its audience's issues of concern. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the position of the school board, administration, sponsors, parents, student body, editor or publisher. The Editorial Board, which consists of the Editor-in-Chief, Web Publisher and Columnists will determine the content of online newspaper. Student journalists on newspaper staff will make every effort to publish following the legal definitions of libel, obscenity and invasion of privacy. Consistent with international legislation, the staff also will refrain from printing material that may incite students, be a violation of school regulations or disrupt school operations. At the beginning of each academic year, students will be reminded of the legal, financial and ethical implications of each article they write. The staff adviser of the online newspaper will supervise production and offer advice and instruction to help the staff meet professional standards of English and journalism.

Ethical concerns
The staff will work toward meeting the standards set by professional journalists as far as possible. This includes, but it is not limited to, a code of ethics concerning accuracy, advertising, conflict of interest, credibility, freedom of the press, impartiality, integrity, obstruction of justice, personal privacy, responsibility and sensationalism. The staff will not alter the content of news photographs through technical or other means. Image enhancements for technical clarity are permissible. The staff will not recreate events or photographs.

Editorial guidelines

1. The staff welcome and encourage submitted letters, stories, cartoons and/or any other student feedback to the editor.

2. The following rules apply to all letters to the editor and user comments:

3. All accepted material will be printed as is, excepting in the case of obscenities, libelous material, length and/or personal attack. The editor has the right to deny publication of any editorial, column, review or comment.

4. Minor grammar and/or spelling corrections will be made; however, the content will not be altered.

5. All material MUST BE SIGNED, though upon written request, the author's name may be withheld.

6. All editorials, columns, reviews or commentary are strictly the opinion of the writer and may not represent opinions held by the school board, administration, sponsors, parents, student body or advertisers.

7. In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, only feedback from visitors over 13 years of age will be published. The newspaper is not liable for dishonestly supplying this information.

Corrections
Columnists will make every attempt to correct errors, and write without plagiarism or bias (except when appropriate). If the Editorial Board determines a significant error has occurred, a formal correction will appear on the site and remain a permanent alteration to the online article.