Norman Park State School (NPSS) opened in its current location on Agnew Street on 9 July 1900. Norman Park is a school with a rich heritage, a strong community spirit and a positive future. Our students have a positive attitude to learning and parents who support and reinforce school learning. NPSS is very proud of the achievements of its students, consistently achieving excellent results in the Year 2 Diagnostic Net, NAPLAN and the external competition International Competition and Assessment for Schools. These results have been achieved through data driven programs designed to enhance student outcomes and to build strong productive community relationships. NPSS has professional staff who actively work towards achieving the school vision of 'Reaching our Potential - Aspiring for Personal Best'. Our staff implement a challenging and engaging curriculum which is supported by research based learning (e.g. Culture of Thinking Approach incorporating Visible Thinking Routines (Harvard University)). Our innovative programs such as STEPS for Success, curriculum extension, staff development and student leadership all work together to support our students to reach the highest standards of academic success and personal achievement. In 2009, our school was recognised for its excellence in State and National awards, State Winners of the Australia Business Arts Foundation Toyota Community Award and a Highly Commended National Achievement Award in Excellence by a School and its Community in the Australian Awards for Teaching Excellence. NPSS prides itself on providing a quality education for its students.