About Us

Vision Statement:

“To be the best secondary school for each of our students”.

We aim to do this in a number of ways.

  • By providing a wide range of subjects, Sports and Performing Arts Academies, Bilingual, Special Needs and Teen Parent Units.

  • By having modern buildings and a formal yet affordable uniform for our 1100 students.

  • By having support structures and staff in place to provide for our student’s varied needs.
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  • By having discipline systems that promote healthy and productive student behaviour.


Strategic Drivers 2021 – 2023:

  • Develop a clear way to implement a Freyberg Future focused curriculum. 
  • Increase engagement with our Freyberg community.
  • ​​​​To continue activities that enhance staff and student wellbeing.
  • Enable students to find success which is recognised.


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The Salamander

The Salamander (lizard-like amphibian) has been adopted as Freyberg High School’s icon along with Freyberg’s Crestand the phrase “Virtute et Honore”. The salamander has a reputation for being able to survive the heat of a fire.

​​​​​​​The Salamander and Freyberg

The salamander was chosen as a mascot for the school as this was a nickname given to Bernard Freyberg by Winston Churchillduring the second world war. Churchill referred to Lt General Freyberg VC as “my salamander”, when discussing variousregiments of his fighting force.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Achievements of Lt General Freyberg:

Fought in both world wars, commanding the New Zealand Force in the second world war.Won the Victoria Cross for bravery.Was wounded nine times in battle but was clearly a survivor.Was awarded the rank of Lieutenant General and later Governor General of New Zealand

History

1955:
Freyberg High School was opened in 1955 by Clarance Beeby in Palmerston North. The school was named after theleader of New Zealand’s World War II armed forces; Lieutenant General Bernard Freyberg.

1990: 

The suburb of Roslyn and the Freyberg school roll had both risen substantially. By this stage the school proudlyboasted it's own full-length pool, technology block, library, and gymnasium also named after Lord Freyberg.

2001:

A special needs centre, additional gymnasium and joint community indoor pool are added. Further classrooms werealso constructed to accommodate the school's growing roll