Yanderra Public School statement of purpose promotes the ideal of a "family school", encouraging strong family relationships and values. We endeavour to provide a secure and stimulating environment for personal growth, where a rich and varied curriculum is presented which enables all students to strive for high academic achievement. The school endeavours to promote an attitude of independence and self reliance in order to prepare students for secondary education and beyond. We will continue to maintain and protect the unique character of the school and its environment and maintain and improve the school's management procedures implemented by the Department of Education and training. The school motto is "Strive to excel".