Yanco Public School, situated in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, provides a safe, caring and challenging learning environment focussed on student-centred programs based on the needs of the individual student and the development of positive relationships with the wider community.The school encourages its students to do their personal best in all activities. It promotes self-discipline and concern for others and it actively supports parental involvement. The school motto 'Towards a Better World' provides the cornerstone for teaching and learning at Yanco Public School. We celebrated the Centenary of Public Education in Yanco in 2009. The school remains the focal point of the village and is proud of its continuing partnership with all community groups. The whole village shares and values the successes and achievements of its students. Yanco Public School participates in the Priority Schools Funding Program which provides additional resources and funding to meet the needs of our students in literacy and numeracy and assists in promoting community partnerships.Yanco Public School is a happy, vibrant and productive centre of learning.