Palmerston School is a primary school at 46 Stromness Street in Palmerston, in the Waitaki district of Otago. Its website is palmerston.school.nz.
According to its website, the school sees strong relationships between whānau, tamariki and kaiako as the basis of good teaching and learning, and it aims to celebrate and support diversity in its learning community. It describes an engaging curriculum delivered by skilled staff, with a wide range of learning experiences and opportunities. The principal's welcome sets high expectations for both academic and social achievement, teaches core school values and stresses a supportive community. Staff professional development is described as highly valued, and the Board of Trustees is said to play a leading role in guiding the school's vision. The site aims for children to leave with a passion for lifelong learning.
For families in Palmerston and the wider Waitaki district, Palmerston School on Stromness Street is a local primary school to visit and contact.