From the Principal
Gurumbah Bigi to the Elders, families, staff and jarjums in our Hymba Yumba Independent School family and community. Welcome to our wonderful school, founded and proudly based in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture. Hymba Yumba is a school of excellence, embedded in Indigenous culture. Read More…
Peter Foster, Principal
Providing a launchpad for jarjums to walk tall in both worlds
Hymba Yumba, prides itself on being an innovative school deeply committed to the traditions of Indigenous culture, spirituality and identity.
Hymba Yumba’s unique teaching philosophy is to instil in our jarjums a sense of empowerment and cultural familiarity, providing them with a launchpad to successfully commence their lifelong journey of learning.
A host of unique facilities and experiences in a unique environment is what makes Hymba Yumba one of a kind and enables all jarjums to reach their goals and succeed in whatever path they choose post school.
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If you are interested in attending the Vaccination Clinic on Thursday 27th January, please respond to the survey below so that IUIH are able to bring adequate supplies.
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Remember that RiverCity Bus Service Brisbane will be doing a regular bus run in the morning for jarjums to attend HYIS, pick up their computer, get vaccinated (or not) and have a sausage sizzle. Buses will depart HYIS from 10:30am to return jarjums home.
Any HYIS family member or community member is welcome to attend HYIS on their own between 9am and 12pm on Thursday 27th to receive their vaccination.
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So this school will be vaccinating our children
Attention jarjums in Years 10 & 11! There are still some TAFE QLD vacancies for vocational courses. See the list below. This will mean that you will attend your course for a day to learn your trade and school the rest of the week. If you're interested please contact Miss Tate on [email protected] ASAP. ... See MoreSee Less
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930am Thursday 27th we have laptop collection for Years 5-9. All jarjums new to the HYIS family in 2022 will need a parent/caregiver present to sign the ICT Lease agreement. A vaccination clinic will also be occurring from this time for those interested. Dont miss out on your sausage sizzle! ... See MoreSee Less
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This Tuesday Years 10-12 can collect their laptops ready for online learning. Thanks to RiverCity Bus Service Brisbane for organising buses to assist with jarjum and family pick up. All jarjums new to the school in 2022 will need to have a parent/caregivers present to sign the ICT lease agreement. Sausage sizzle provided between 830-1030am. ... See MoreSee Less
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🌭 All Hymba Yumba Independent School district services will operate as per regular timetables on the morning of 25th to transport Jarjies to campus too collect laptops. This is also a good time to bring any school books if needed. Jurjums will be returned home on their perspective afternoon district service from HYIS at 10:30am. For more information please contact HYIS or RCBS.
Can I come in and pick up laptop and get uniforms tuesday?