The John Berne School | A School in the Marist Tradition 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. As the term comes to a close, we celebrate the achievements and efforts of all our students. It has been a fantastic term with plenty to be proud of. Congratulations to Lachy, our attendance raffle winner, a great reward for consistent effort and commitment. We wish everyone a safe and restful break. We look forward to another great term ahead! ... See More See Less Photo View on Facebook Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Today our school community came together to reflect on the Stations of the Cross. As we journeyed around the school, students and staff paused to pray and remember Jesus' last moments, connecting this sacred time to the meaning of Easter as a season of hope, sacrifice and new life. ... See More See Less Photo View on Facebook Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Final camp update: We wrap up camp in a true adventurous style! A bush walk, swim in a natural pool, fishing and roasted marshmallows all while braving the rain and storms. An unforgettable experience for both staff and students before they return home tomorrow! ... See More See Less Photo View on Facebook Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Latest Events Loading...