BUILDING TRUSTING

RELATIONSHIPS

WITH SMALL CLASSES SIZES WHICH

RECONNECT STUDENTS TO

LEARNING

How can I help?

Empowering our kids

To believe

In themselves

In the Marist tradition

How can I help?

Developing Skills

Learning

& Supporting

each other for the journey

How can I help?

Giving students who struggle in mainstream schools the skills to realise their potential

The John Berne School’s priority is to prepare students for a return to mainstream education, for entering trade training or other employment options, and the staff pride themselves in achieving this. The students can present with challenging social, emotional and academic needs which require individualised programs aimed at developing or building on their skills which are behind same-aged peers. Nurturing these students requires staff who exercise enormous patience, unbounded love, provision of intensive support and gentle guidance. These qualities are critical in order to empower students to make the changes needed for success in education and wider society.

Our purpose

The school provides a secure, safe, enriching, and challenging educational environment which gives students in difficulty a second chance and engaging with their families and wider social networks.

Nurturing these students requires staff who exercise enormous patience, unbounded love, provision of intensive support and gentle guidance.

Students are received from across the greater Sydney region, offering them another chance. The low student-to-teacher ratio enables learning processes to be designed to address the individual needs of each student.

Yesterday was our students' last day of class, and we celebrated their accomplishments and efforts. We also want to congratulate Patrick, who won our Berne Punctuality and Attendance raffle. Congratulations to all of the award recipients, and we hope to see you all again next term. ... See MoreSee Less
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R U OK? Day was the main subject of assembly this week. We were fortunate to have Natalie Nickson, a BeyondBlue ambassador, who kindly offered to speak about her struggles with mental health. Natalie shared her experience in an effort to raise awareness of anxiety and depression, reduce the stigma associated with it, and encourage others to seek help. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Positive Paws Program this term. Our students have been attending weekly sessions involving activities that assist in socialising and developing the confidence and skills of puppies who will soon become Guide Dogs. #jobwelldone👏 #puppies #outsidelearning ... See MoreSee Less
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