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Alumni Morning Tea

On Friday, December 2nd 2011, Hurlstone hosted a morning tea for past students on the lawn outside Clarke House. Over 50 former students and staff attended. Many current students were also on hand to serve refreshments, provide memorobilia, and to generally chat about what Hurlstone was like in the 'old days'.
Entertainment was provided by the school band, and there was a chance to view the Clarke House museum, take a guided stroll around the school or just to reminisce with former classmates or teachers.
It is envisaged that this become an annual event.

Country Fair

The Country Fair is held each year in the school grounds on the last Saturday in August.

Heritage Newsletter

This informative newsletter is produced by the Student Heritage Group (see menu on left). The latest edition is Issue 10 (December 2011)

Bedbugs, Daygos and Slabs

This history book was produced for the school's centenary in 2007. Some copies are still available for $10 plus $5 postage.
(Download the application form here)

Reunions

The following is a list of reunions which are currently planned. If you know of an event which should also be listed here, please send details to admin@hahsalumni.com or post a notice in the "Reunions" section of the Alumni Forums

Class of 1962 (50 year re-union)
Date: July 2012
Organiser: Paul Tracey
Class of 1963 (50 year re-union)
Date: October 2013 (tentatively)
Organiser: Bruce White
Class of 1967 (50 year re-union)
Date: Sometime in 2012
Organiser: Ernie Young
Class of 1971 (40 year re-union)
Date: Sometime in 2011
Organiser: Bob Lester
Class of 1981 (30 year re-union)
Date: November 5, 2011
Organiser: Alexis McMillan (Webb)
Class of 2001 (10 year re-union)
Date: November 2011
Organiser: Paull Young

Sorry if you missed it ... (but the following reunions were held in recent years)

Class of 1958 (50 year re-union)
Date: Easter weekend, 2008
Organiser: Ken Fishpool
Class of 1959 (50 year re-union)
Date: Some time in 2009
Organiser: Jim Christenson
Class of 1969 (40 year re-union)
Date: June long weekend 2009
Venue: Penrith Panthers
Organiser: Rob Gay
Class of 1975 ("turning 50" re-union)
Date: July 11-13, 2008
Venue: Harbour cruise on July 12
Organiser: Murray Picker
Class of 1978 (30 year re-union)
Date: November 15, 2008
Venue: Hunts Function Centre, Casula
Organiser: Colin Watts

Class of 1984 (25 year re-union)
Date: Friday 25th September - Sunday 27th September, 2009
Venue: Point Wolstoncroft Sport & Recreation Centre, Lake Macquarie
Organiser: Richard Withycombe
Class of 1987 (21 year re-union ... does that make it a 'coming of age' party??)
Date: Saturday 1st November 2008
Venue: Moreton's Hotel, 20 Sussex Street Sydney
Organiser: Ross Pitman
Class of 1988 (20 year re-union)
Date: Saturday 4th October 2008
Venue: Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club
Organiser: Melanie Reardon (Isherwood)
Class of 1989 (20 year re-union)
Date: 17th October 2009
Venue: BBQ lunch at HAHS and evening function at the Grace Hotel, Sydney
Organiser: Carolyn Pengilly (Baker)
Class of 1998 (10 year re-union)
Date: Saturday 18th October 2008 (from 6pm)
Venue: Forresters Pub in Surry Hills
Organiser: Claire Marshall
Class of 1999 (10 year re-union)
Date: 7th November 2009
Venue: Pyrmont Bridge Hotel, Rooftop Terrarce at 8pm
Organiser: Maureen Barrett (nee Montalban)

More details can be found in the "Reunions" section in the Alumni Forums

Other items of interest include:

Centenary 2007
Sorry if you missed hearing about it, but the centenary of the school was celebrated in 2007. See "Centenary News" for more details.

Student Heritage Group
A group of current students seeking to preserve the school's history. See "Student Heritage Group" for more details.
They are currently looking for people to sponsor the plaques to be placed on the heritage walk.
Hurlstone Foundation
The school has re-established the "Hurlstone Foundation". Click here for more details.

If you have any news that might be of interest to other alumni (eg reunions,etc), please post it on the alumni forums, or send an email to admin@hahsalumni.com

Recent Items from the Alumni Forums ...

Class of 1962 - 50 year reunion (1)

By JohnD62 @ December 22, 2011

Hi Paul - Good to catch up after nearly 50 years. Depending on actual date the reunion is a possibility.

Replies: 1

Brenton Banfield (1961-1965) (0)

By Kevin Munro @ November 9, 2011

Brenton passed away this week after battling with Motor Neurone Disease for the past couple of years. Brenton was always a keen supporter of the school and maintained contacts with a wide range of ol...

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Alumni Morning Tea - Friday 2nd December 2011 (0)

By admin @ November 9, 2011

Hurlstone is hosting a morning tea for past students with entertainment provided by current students.

Friday 2nd December, 10:30am-12:30pm on the lawn outside Clarke House.

Please RSVP by Novemb...

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The Rock- Do you know who is in this picture? (0)

By admin @ October 31, 2011

Does anyone know when "The Rock" was placed near the pool?

Or can you identify who is this picture?

If you have any info, please send an email to admin.

Thanks

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Cecil Perrott (1924-2011) (0)

By admin @ September 8, 2011

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Y 12 (1973) (1)

By SteveWise @ August 22, 2011

Lot's of interest by hte look of the responses . .

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David Hughes class of 81 (1)

By majwebb @ August 19, 2011

David has been found

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Heritage Newsletter - Issue 9 (August 2011) (0)

By admin @ August 16, 2011

Issue 9 (August 2011) of the Heritage Newsletter is now available.

It contains articles on past and present students/staff including:

John Tranter, one of Australia's best poets
Dick Klu...

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Alumni of 1963 - 50 year reunion in 2013 (1)

By Adrian @ May 12, 2011

I look forward to this being a goer,will be nice to see you all again. Am computer inept so hope this gets through.Reguards Adrian Masters

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Class of 1971 (0)

By Bob Lester @ March 8, 2011

Anyone interested in holding a 40th Reunion for blokes who left in 1971 can contact me to have a yarn, a few ales and see how we can get things going again

Bob Lester

Replies: 0

Class of 81, 30 yr Reunion (0)

By majwebb @ March 5, 2011

Reunion at Campbelltown Catholic Club, 5 November 2011.
Send your contact info to Janelle or Alexis at hurlstone81@hotmail.com & we will send you an invitation with all the details.
Looking forw...

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Heritage Newsletter - Issue 7 (August 2010) (0)

By admin @ August 30, 2010

Issue 7 (August 2010) of the Heritage Newsletter is now available.

It contains articles on past and present students/staff including:

Reg Clarke (former Principal) who passed away earlier this...

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Vale Reg Clarke (0)

By admin @ August 30, 2010

Former Hurlstone Principal, Mr Reg Clarke, passed away on Sunday 14th March 2010 at 3.30 pm.

His son, Peter, recalled that his father was always passionate about his old school, often interrupting...

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William (Bill) Ball 1932-2010 (0)

By admin @ August 29, 2010

Bill passed away on August 10th 2010. Although not in good health he always took pride in his school and it's achievements. He was very proud of the fight the past and present students fought t...

Replies: 0

Jim Stevens - Class of 48 (0)

By admin @ August 29, 2010

Passed away in 2010

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Reg Clarke (former Principal) (0)

By admin @ August 24, 2010

Reg Clarke passed away on Sunday 14th March 2010 at 3.30 pm.

His son, Peter, recalled that his father was always passionate about his old school, often interrupting conversations about education w...

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Heritage Newsletter - Issue 6 (Dec 2009) (0)

By admin @ December 17, 2009

Issue 6 (December 2009) of the Heritage Newsletter is now available.

It includes some information on the achievements of current & former students including:

Catherine Nguyen (2002)
Ted Bal...

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Outstanding Hurlstonians (19)

By jmerriman @ October 15, 2009

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Class of 1999 - 10 year reunion (0)

By admin @ October 4, 2009

Class of 1999 (10 year re-union)

Date: 7 Nov 2009
Time: 8pm
Venue: Pyrmont Bridge Hotel, Rooftop Terrarce
Organiser: Maureen Barrett (nee Montalban)

Replies: 0

Heritage Newsletter - Issue 5 (Sep 2009) (0)

By admin @ September 13, 2009

Issue 5 (September 2009) of the Heritage Newsletter is now available.

It includes some information on the achievements of current & former students including:

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