Berinba Primary School was
established in February 1972. "Berinba" is derived from an
Aboriginal word meaning "to the south". The school provides
education for children living in southern Yass and bordering rural areas.
Students travel by bus from Murrumbateman, Wee Jasper, along the Hume Highway
towards Gunning and the rural areas of southern Yass.
Berinba Primary
School
is a P4 Primary school. The school's current enrolment is 278 students from
Kindergarten to Year 6 and has 14 classes. Three enriched learning classes
have been recently established. These classes provide an alternate learning
environment for students who require enriched
teaching methods to ensure they reach their potential.
Modern
additions to the school in 1997 provided a hall, library, administration
building, 4 classrooms and the upgrading of the grounds. The school boasts
both a modern computer laboratory as well as a mobile laptop lab which is
used in classrooms.
The
school enjoys extensive grounds with an oval, fixed playground equipment and
sporting facilities. A covered area has been recently installed.
The
main playing oval has recently been upgraded though the Federal Government’s
Program entitled “Local Schools Working Together”. A forty by eighty metre
synthetically turfed sports field and stadium have been installed.
Berinba Public
School
has built a fine reputation during its existence. This is attributed in no
small measure to the corporate involvement of pupils, teachers and parents in
the school's endeavours.
The
Parents' and Citizens' Association provides significant support to the
students. In 2010 the association contributed over $20000 to the school.
