Yass Public School

Welcome to Yass Public School where we have a proud tradition of providing quality education for over 130 years in a spacious and inviting environment. We have the best of both worlds: enjoying strong local community support whilst situated in a growing semi-rural community in close proximity to Canberra. We believe our students learn most effectively in a safe and secure environment which has strong elements of trust, respect and confidence. Our core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and PARTICIPATION underpin our Positive Behaviour for Success Program. This is the basis for strong student social responsibility towards themselves and others. We offer excellent learning programs to meet challenges of the future and we encourage our students to achieve their personal best. We provide innovative technology to help build knowledge, understanding and skills to better prepare your child for the modern world. We work in close partnership with parents and carers who are active participants in the educational journey of their child. Our parent helper scheme increases success in the classroom. We deliver a supportive environment where your child has opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in academic, social and personal areas. We support students with diverse needs, varying abilities and backgrounds. We provide support programs in literacy and numeracy and extension learning experiences for our gifted and talented students. Our students benefit from dynamic learning programs delivered by highly trained staff and supported by excellent resources. Our extensive creative arts program includes choir, dance and band - nurturing individual talent and building teamwork. Our active student leadership program fosters decision making and creates responsible citizens. Public speaking programs build self esteem and confidence. We provide integration support with a range of social experiences developing successful life skills. We also offer comprehensive information technology programs which are supported by excellent resources. Our Garden Club teaches students to be sustainable and imparts knowledge in caring for our natural environment. We provide outstanding opportunities for healthy lifestyles with fitness programs, introduction to lifelong sports and major sporting events. Our senior students rehearse and perform with the Yass High School Link Band, just one facet of our comprehensive transition to high school program. Our school is a proud member of the Burrinjuck Learning Community which provides a strong and sustainable public school focus on providing quality education for students in the Yass area. Students benefit from the continuation of our combined curriculum focus and expertise as well as experience the consistency of student welfare programs underpinned by similar core values. We have high expectations and develop happy and confident children in a safe and enriching environment at Yass Public School.