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NSW Department of Education & Training

2010 Annual School Report Berridale Public School NSW Public Schools – Leading the way

Our school at a glanceStudentsBerridale Public School students are motivated learners who share their learning journey with good friends in a well-resourced and happy school. Peer support and positive student welfare programmes support this within and across cohorts and stages of learning.StaffThe teachers and administration officers at Berridale Public School are highly regarded professionals who work with parents and the community to offer the best education to our students. They have a range of talents and abilities that enable the students to experience learning opportunities that extend the standard curriculum. They work hard to provide a wide range of extra-curricula activities for all students.All teaching staff meet the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools.Student achievement in 2010Literacy – NAPLAN Year 3The average mark for literacy in Year 3 was 423.1 compared to the state average of 422.6 with 80.4 % of students in the top three bands. 18% of students were in the top band for reading.