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Yipirinya is a community controlled independent school and is the only school of its type in Australia.
The school has a current enrolment of over 300 from K-10, of whom 100% speak a language other than English. Yipirinya School employs over 90 staff of which 65% are Aboriginal.
The school works closely with the Department of Education Student Engagement, Territory Families, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Tangentyere Council and the Youth Outreach Re-engagement Team (YORET) to ensure the best outcomes for students.
Language classes are held each day in lanuage groups: Central and Western Arrernte, Luritja and Warlpiri. Every Thursday the students learn on country as part of Cultural Day.
Secondary classes are delivered in a flexible learning environment.
We celebrate students’ achievements at our fortnightly whole school assembly. Families are always very welcome to attend.
Family Days are about connection, culture and fun. Families and caregivers are recognised as important partners in each child’s education.
At Yipirinya these relationships are valued, built and strengthened as we know that strong relationships create a sense of belonging and safety.
Read more about how we nurture these relationships through our Family Liaison Team.
The school is registered as an independent non-government school and is governed by a School Council.
We acknowledge and pay respect to the founders of Yipirinya School and the important work that they, and those who have followed them, have done in keeping language and culture strong since 1978.
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