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.

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mums in our school community! Your dedication and love make our school a better place. Thank you for all that you do! 💐 #mothersday ... See MoreSee Less
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The Positive Paws Project is back this term! 🐾 For the uninitiated, Guide Dogs Australia's Positive Paws program empowers our students to train puppies into service animals. This incredible initiative promises valuable life lessons in a unique, engaging way. Yesterday marked the induction, and we can't wait for next week with the adorable puppies! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we honoured and farewelled Sandra for her 19 years of outstanding service at Berne. Her pivotal role in securing grants and donorship has transformed our school, enriching the lives of our students. Sandra's warmth, kindness, and dedication to parents, staff, and students will be deeply missed, but her legacy of excellence will continue to inspire us. ... See MoreSee Less
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