About our school

School Vision Statement

At Umina Beach Public School,  our vision is to be an excelling school where every student, teacher and leader will improve, thrive, learn and grow each year. 

Our vision emphasizes continuous growth, our purpose highlights holistic student success, and our values reinforce a supportive, respectful, and high-achieving culture. 

Visit our School Planning and Reporting page to find out more about our School Excellence Plan in 2025.

About our School

Umina Beach Public School is a large, comprehensive K–6 public school with a current population of 620 students. The 25 mainstream classes were organised in mixed ability groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students make up 6.5% of the school population. Our students come from a range of socio–economic backgrounds and parents are supportive of the school and its endeavours. The socio–economic makeup of the student population is diverse with approximately 35 nationalities represented within the school.

Students are supported by classroom teachers, four Assistant Principals, three Assistant Principals - Curriculum and Learning, one Deputy Principal, a Principal, Aboriginal Education Resource Teacher (AERT), school counsellor, office staff, GA staff and School learning Support Officers (SLSO).

The school receives socio–economic and Aboriginal funding through the School Based Resource Allocation (SBRA). In partnership with School Council, funds are monitored and distributed to programs across the school. The experienced staff are committed and support a range of extra curricula activities including comedy club, bands, choirs, dance groups, a school parliament, student voice team, recorder group and numerous sporting team representation at zone and regional levels.

The UBPS Learning Support Team has been recognised as a model of best practice and capably supports the needs of our students through regular weekly meetings, referrals to other agencies and provision of School Learning Support Officers to ensure participation of all students in all curriculum activities.

The school is a participant in the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program, with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing. The school has a hardworking P & C who donate in excess of $20,000 to the school each year. The school is an active member of the Brisbane Water Learning Community and the Koorana AECG and values the consultative partnerships that exist.

Bell Times 

Our school times are as follows:

9:15am - Bell for lines.

11:15am - Lunch [Canteen OPEN]

12.00pm - Students return to classes

2:00pm - Recess [Canteen OPEN]

2:30pm - End of recess

3:15pm - End of school day.

Umina Beach Public School Staff 2025

Karen Wardlaw - Principal 

Melissa Harrison- Deputy Principal

For more information on our staff team, view our Staff Page.

How to contact us: 

COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF - WHO SHOULD I TALK TO?

It is important that parents are able to access teachers at times that are convenient to both parties. At UBPS we rely on phone, email, messages and face-to-face communication. The pathway you choose relates to time urgency, purpose and type of information to be commuicated, and to whom.

To ensure that parents can have their questions answered or concerns dealt with effectively and efficiently, our school has some key protocols to support open and honest channels of communication. This includes communication via phone, email, Messages on the Parent Portal app and Facebook.

Please read through the information below. Thank you for your continued support in fostering a strong partnership between home and school!

Communicating with our school

Parents and partners protocols

Guidelines for using the UBPS Facebook page

Questions, concerns or complaints

At Umina Beach Public School, we aim to create a positive culture that encourages feedback and open discussion. We recognise that there may be times when a parent/carer or member of the community may wish to seek further understanding about school practices, procedures or policies or may wish to raise a concern or complaint. We recognise that our community have a responsibility to be heard and have their concerns genuinely considered. We seek to respond to concerns promptly with a focus on successful, positive resolution.

Important information:

·     Community members can raise their concerns in person, by telephone, email or via the online complaint, compliment, and suggestion form.

·     In addressing your complaint, you can expect to feel supported, heard and valued. Our team are committed to addressing issues or concerns with respect, and a focus on resolution.

·     Raise your concern as soon as possible, outlining your concern politely and respectfully. Provide details of your concern, including any relevant and available information about the situation and outline the outcome sought.

·     The principal will assess the nature and seriousness of the concerns and may delegate the management of a complaint. 

·     The principal or delegate will seek to identify and understand the concerns raised, clarify expectations, explain resolution processes, and provide information about the expected timeframe.

·     As a guideline, your complaint should be acknowledged within 3 business days, finalised within 20 business days, and followed up within 20 days of being finalised.

·     When determining an outcome to a complaint, the principal or delegate will provide clear reasons for their determination, reinforcing a positive feedback culture that encourages open communication about concerns with respect and a focus on resolution.

·     Where required, the principal will determine the best options for addressing any related concerns or issues and make decisions in relation to reviewing or amending any related school policy, procedure, process, or system.

·     After the complaint outcome is communicated, you can request a review of the handling of the complaint by contacting the Director, Educational Leadership on 4357 5300.

Expectations for Respectful Communication:

We believe that respectful communication is essential for fostering a positive school community. We ask that all interactions, whether in-person, via email, or on social media, remain constructive and courteous. Please keep in mind that every member of our school community deserves to be treated with respect and kindness. If you have concerns or complaints, we encourage you to address them directly and respectfully.

For any questions or further assistance, please contact the school office.

Umina Beach Public School
0243 411630

Umina-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au