Student Heritage Group
Who are we?
We are group of current students at Hurlstone, leading
a wider team of students on several projects aimed at preserving school history.
Our aim is to immerse students at Hurlstone into the history of the school and ensure there exist
structures to engage new students in Hurlstone history and ensure those who leave feel a sense of
belonging in being a part of that history.
We are currently embarking on two major projects, namely a "Heritage Walk" and the production of an "Alumni Newsletter".
Alumni Newsletter
This newsletter is produced by students and aims to keep our old boys and girls up to date with
events and successes of the school. The newsletter will also serve as a communication medium to
publish Alumni and / or past year group activities.
Heritage Walk
A number of key historical areas of the school are being
identified (such as the Memorial Forest, dormitory blocks, the old dairy), the history researched and
then highlighted with an interpretative sign. It is expected that these brushed aluminium signs will
contain a combination of text and photo describing the area / building, detailing its history and
significance to the Hurlstone community.
We are planning a variety of walks based on duration and
interest.
To guide new students, visitors and past Hurlstonians around the heritage walks, we are producing
a variety of school maps, outlining the respective heritage walk and detailing some history about
the locations visited during the walk. Click here for the self-guided history tour (PDF format 122KB)
An outline and display of our project was available at the Student Heritage Group stand at last year's
annual country fair. We are particularly hoping that some of our former students would be willing to sponsor the plaques which are to be placed on the heritage walk.
The following plaques have already been prepared:
These first seven plaques were formally unveiled at the Anzac Day ceremony, April 10 2008.
Other Items
Further Information
Further details can be found as below:
If you would like lend us a helping hand in any way it would be most appreciated. Please, contact
us if you would like to donate anything to our cause. Old memorabilia, assistance, sponsorship,
suggestions, and anything else is most welcome.
You can contact the Student Heritage Group via the school office.