Norman Park State School

Infobox Aust school
name = Norman Park State School


motto = "Onward and Upward"
established = 1900
type = Public
principal = Andrew Walker
city = Norman Park
state = QLD
country = Australia
campus = Suburban (Norman Park)
enrollment = Approximately 400
colours = Sky Blue and Royal Blue
homepage = [http://www.normanparkss.qld.edu.au/ http://www.normanparkss.qld.edu.au/]

Norman Park State School (NPSS) is a co-eduational, state primary school in Norman Park, Queensland. It is one of the oldest schools in the state, being established in 1900, before Australian Federation took place.

The school opened in its current location on Agnew Street on 9 July 1900 with 52 students, a principal, and three other teachers. As the school’s enrolment grew during the following decades, many timber buildings with verandas were added to the original brick structures which are now heritage-listed.

Principal

* Mr Andrew Walker (2004 - )

chool Motto

The motto, "Onward and Upward" refers both to the educational values of the school, and to its prominent location near the crest of Galloways Hill, overlooking the surrounding suburbs.

House System

NPSS has three houses, each named after a famous Australian explorer:

* COOK (green) - named after Captain James Cook
* FLINDERS (red) - named after Matthew Flinders
* OXLEY (yellow) - named after John Oxley

ports

NPSS participates in inter-school sports for years 5-7. Summer sports include swimming, cricket and T-ball/softball; while winter sports include soccer, touch football and netball.

The NPSS senior girls' soccer team were district champions in 2006.

Cultural Activities

The NPSS music program is regarded as one of the best in the area, comprising a Senior Band, Junior Band, Senior Choir, Junior Choir and String Ensemble. Students participate in a variety of both intra-school events and competitions including J-Rock and Wakakiri.

The School Song

High on a hill Stands the school we all love For more than a century It has nurtured us Onward and upward With pride we all share At Norman Park State School We learn and we care Blue for the skiesThat we reach for each day We strive to achieve In class and at play Onward and upward With pride we all share At Norman Park State School We learn and we care Onward and upward With pride we all share At Norman Park State School We learn and we care

References

ee also

*Education in Australia
*List of schools in Queensland

External links

* [http://www.normanparkss.qld.edu.au/ Norman Park State School Homepage]