Berinba Public School commenced in February, 1972.
“Berinba” is derived from an Ngunawal word meaning “to the south”. A school serving the southern portion of the town to the ACT border. Located in the diverse rural location of Yass. Berinba Public School is a P2 Primary School. The current enrolment of the school is 262 students. It provides a broad curriculum for K-6 students for the community of Yass and its surrounds. Our core values at Berinba are:
- Being respectful and responsible
- Creating a safe environment
These values underpin the school programs relating to student wellbeing.
There are currently 11 mainstream classes for children in years K-6. We also provide three Enriched learning classes where children with autism, learning/physical disabilities and behavioural needs are supported.
As children progress through the stages of schooling so do the specific teaching innovations. Alongside this, extracurricular/ extension activities are offered at Berinba, these include:
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Drama (CATS)
- Choir
- Sporting teams and opportunities
- Indigenous culture and language
- Going green
The school has a modern hall, library and classroom blocks. Students enjoy extensive grounds with an oval, fixed playground equipment and sporting facilities. The school has an amazing community support and brilliant students. Staff are strong, caring adults with students growth, wellbeing and learning at heart.
The school has a comprehensive Creative Arts program which includes the school choir, which has participated in New South Wales Schools Spectacular over the past ten years, a school band, the CATS dance and drama groups.
Berinba Public School is inclusive and provides a secure, safe and productive learning environment for a number of students with additional needs. The school has three Enriched Learning Classes to support students. These classes can be accessed through fulfilling the Department of Education application process. Students accessing these classes work in partnership to create learning plans. For further information and a personalised tour of these facilities please contact our front office.
School pledge
In our hands lies the future
Of this great land
If we all work together
Doing our best for the common good
There's no limit to what we can achieve
School song
Tune: "Dominique"
When it's time for work or play
We'll always be there with a will
to win, yet be good sports
If it’s down that we must go
Then everyone will know that
we'll be back to try again
Yes, our spirit never dies
But always bounces back with vim
Though the chance be great or slim
When we're put against the rest
On a field or any test
Yes, Berinba is the best