Kelburn Normal School

Summary

At Kelburn Normal School we offer international students an opportunity to become a member of our school family. We are pleased to be able to offer international students the opportunity to experience the NZ education system and study at Kelburn in a high quality caring, social, artistic and academic environment.

The school has a wide range of subjects, taught by highly skilled staff. We pride ourselves on our academic success rates, creativity and a range of sports and cultural events. The Performing Arts are a key feature of the school. Students may join the school choir, orchestra, kapa haka, or band. There are opportunities to have private music tuition in piano, violin, singing, guitar, cello, recorder, flute, and drums. We also offer opportunities in a range of dance and drama activities.

Kelburn Normal School operates 14 classrooms.  In one of these rooms offers a differentiated programme for some students at Year 5-8 level that challenges students to think abstractly called Additional English, as well as the performing arts.

We put a great emphasis on ensuring every child knows they are amongst teachers and friends who genuinely care about them as individuals.  This supportive, stimulating environment creates a foundation for children to discover themselves - gaining positive life skills.

Our students are consistently above average in academic achievement compared to students of similar schools in New Zealand.  We are continuously identifying ways of further improving teaching programmes to meet the individual needs of students. Evidence shows that when our children go to secondary school they are well prepared to succeed.

Kelburn is well known for its excellent arts performances with 3 choirs, kapa haka, an orchestra, multiple bands and ensembles and consistent and frequent drama performances. Lyrica, our auditioned choir is widely regarded across Wellington.

We value being an active school and every child takes part in physical education, sports and games to the level that suits them.  All children at all levels can participate in netball, soccer, volleyball, water polo, cross country, swimming, touch rugby, hockey and rugby.