Celebrating 150 Years
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Term 3 2026
Week 2
Monday, 27th July - Alumni Tour with the students
We invite HPS alumnus to come in for school tours, share experience through talks and visits and respond to student question cards/letters.
Week 3
Monday, 3rd August - Past and Present Dress-up Mufti Day
Students are invited to come to school in outfits and fashion through decades. No gold coin donation required.
As part of our celebrations marking 150 years of Hurstville Public School, we are excited to invite all students to participate in our Past and Present Mufti Day on:
Date: Monday 3 August 2026 (Week 3, Term 3)
Students are encouraged to come dressed in costumes that reflect the theme of "Past and Present". Some ideas include:
- Students, teachers or community workers from Hurstville's past
- Historical occupations or professions
- Clothing styles from previous decades
- Any outfit that creatively represents the theme of Past and Present
More inspirations can be found from the poster and a PDF shared in newsletter
This special day provides students with an opportunity to celebrate the rich history of our school and community while reflecting on how life has changed over the past 150 years.
Please note that no gold coin donation is required for this mufti day.
We look forward to seeing our students' creativity and enthusiasm as we celebrate this significant milestone in our school's history. Thank you for your support.
Week 3 - History & Archives: A Journey Through Time
As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, we are proud to present a curated look into the HPS vaults. Our History and Archive displays from Monday 03 to Saturday 08 August 2026 will offer a rare glimpse into the school’s long standing legacy through three distinct collections:
- Original documents and photographs on display dating back more then 100 years to the first decades of the 20th century.
- Original student work and reports dating from the middle of the last century.
Displays of teaching resources used throughout the later half of the 20th century.
Week 3 - Wednesday, 5 August - Education Week assembly, performances and open Day
- Performance assembly (9am to 11am), family picnic (extended recess), open classrooms
Week 3 - Saturday, 8 August - Community Fair
- History and Archives Displays, rides, food, music, entertainment
Term 4 2026
Week 3 - Thursday, 29 October - Alumni High Tea
- Alumni will be invited to celebrate the school at a high tea at the school.
Week 6 - Saturday, 21 November - Alumni Canape evening (hosted by the P&C)
- Alumni will be invited to celebrate the school at a canape event at Georges River Sailing Club. Please follow Hurstville P&C Instagram for more information.
Please Scan the QR code below for Alumni Registration
Hurstville Public School 150 Year Community Fair
Come and celebrate 150 years of Hurstville Public School at our Community Fair on Saturday 8 August 2026, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. There will be rides, stalls, face painting, live performances and fantastic food for the whole family to enjoy.
Pre-sale unlimited ride wristbands are available for $29.99, giving your child unlimited access to rides all day. Wristbands will also be available on the day for $35.
Purchase at https://www.ticketebo.com.au/hurstville150
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our school community!
Please share far and wide with family and friends! All are welcome!
Hurstville PS - Art competition
We are excited to launch the HPS Art Competition as part of our 150 Year Celebration! This initiative aims to boost student engagement and involvement by encouraging students to showcase their creativity through a range of artistic mediums. Student artworks will be proudly displayed at the 150 Year Celebration Fair, where members of our school community will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite pieces. We look forward to celebrating the incredible talent and creativity of our students together as a community.
