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Engage | Explore | Empower
 
 

Our School

mission statement:

Learners at College Street Normal School experience a future focussed education that prepares them for their future. Children are at the centre of our vision for learning. We value each child as an individual and personalise learning to get the best outcomes.

 Through innovative curriculum design, our learners are engaged in rich learning experiences. Learners have multiple opportunities to explore many different areas of learning and develop the competencies, values and knowledge to live happily and successfully in our ever changing world. We empower our children to actively participate in the learning process and lead their learning.

 At College Street Normal School we live our vision everyday: Engage | Explore | Empower

 
 
 
 
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WELCOME

Tēnā Koutou Katoa 

Nau Mai Whakatau Mai

I feel exceptionally proud to be the Principal of College Street Normal School and it is my great pleasure to welcome your family to our school.

College Street Normal School has a long-standing tradition of providing high quality teaching and learning which enables students to strive for excellence in all areas, particularly in literacy and numeracy. We understand that every child learns differently and is unique. Knowing this, we aim to nurture the unique talents and interests of each child by developing quality relationships that enhance the learning experience. We will work in partnership with you to develop the competencies, values and knowledge your child will need to ensure they have a great influence on the world.

Our teachers are creative, innovative and collaborative in their delivery of the curriculum. Our team is highly reflective and forward thinking, consistently challenging themselves to be the best they can be. I am extremely proud of the dedicated and highly skilled team we have here at College Street Normal School.

Opportunities both inside and outside the classroom are plentiful and diverse. Our school enjoys outstanding facilities which helps our teachers deliver an innovative curriculum and rich learning experiences. 

We are excited to have new families join our community and warmly welcome you to College Street Normal School.

Ngā mihi,
Simon Marshall
Principal
M.Ed, PGDipEd, BEd (Tchg)

 

School Profile

College Street Normal School is situated in the Palmerston North suburb of Hokowhitu. We are a contributing school (Years 0-6) established in 1893 with a current grading roll of 666. Our school is Decile 8 (the Ministry of Education socio economic rating).

As a Normal School (from L’Ecole Normale – the style of French Teacher’s College) College Street has a close association with Massey University. As associate teachers, the staff mentor student teachers as they develop their teaching practice.

The school has a significant number of academically able students with many children excelling each year in National and Australasian competitions. Their needs are catered for both within the classroom and additional programmes.  The school also has very robust and comprehensive Learning Support Programmes that cater for students with special learning needs.

Community Profile

College Street Normal School is situated in the Palmerston North suburb of Hokowhitu, in close proximity to the city’s central business area. Rangitane are the tangata whenua.

Palmerston North’s tertiary and research facilities attract employees from all around the world. Massey University, Universal College of Learning (UCOL), the Fonterra Co-operative Group, Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Ag Research are allocated within the school’s catchment area and provide employment for many of our parents.

The Lido Swimming Complex, Regent Theatre, Te Manawa – Museum of Art, Science and History, City Library, and extensive public playing fields and courts are also in close proximity of our school. College Street Normal School draws children from all over the city with approximately one third living outside of the school’s designated zone.