Facilities and resources

Hurlstone Agricultural High School provides state-of-the-art learning spaces that support excellence in learning, agriculture, and boarding life. From modern classrooms and laboratories to our new Farm Hub, sporting facilities, creative arts spaces, and technology-rich environments, students have the resources they need to achieve their best and explore their passions.

Our school facilities

We offer a range of learning environments. They help students stay engaged, build confidence and enjoy every part of their school day. Our facilities may include:

Resources and technology

Our school uses modern technology and digital learning tools. Our resources help students learn, create and stay connected. As a NSW public school, we have access to shared programs and tools available to all schools in the state.

Agriculture
  • Our Suffolk stud  provides hands-on experience in animal husbandry with 200 Suffolks all record ed on LambPlan, integrating biology, chemistry, and economics to foster a comprehensive understanding of sheep production.
  • The free-range barn for laying hens  offers students practical knowledge in poultry care and egg production, emphasising animal welfare, nutrition, and business management.
  • The hydroponic and traditional vegetable growing enterprises  allows exploration of innovative agricultural practices, enhancing sustainability knowledge while applying chemistry, physics, and mathematics in real-world contexts.
  • Our innovative Farm Hub is a multifunctional space that supports various agricultural projects, fostering collaboration and hands-on learning while allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
  • Technology integration  across the curriculum incorporates drones and advanced technologies, promoting critical thinking and innovation within the agricultural curriculum.
Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)
  • Four newly renovated specialist studio learning environments with supplementary workshops and breakout areas. These flexible, adaptive spaces are designed to support a range of collaborative and individual practices and include large-format digital screens and wireless display technology to enhance student centred learning and visual and aural literacy.
  • A curated suite of photographic and digital imaging technologies, including class sets of DSLR cameras, professional studio lighting, a fully equipped Digital Mac Laboratory with 20 iMac computers for image and sound editing, animation production, and WACOM tablets to support digital drawing practice.
  • An extensive library of critical and historical resources to support student engagement.
  • A dedicated HSC Visual Arts studio providing students with an allocated personal workspace to sustain their body of work practice throughout the HSC year.
  • Specialist artmaking equipment including a large-scale kiln, pottery wheels, slab roller and largeformat etching presses, enabling exploration of a diverse range of forms.
  • An expansive dance studio functioning as a multipurpose performance and exhibition space, facilitating the integration of movement, sound, and visual display in collaborative creative works.
  • Dedicated music learning spaces and rehearsal rooms, equipped with a well-maintained collection of instruments encompassing orchestral strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, and class sets of keyboards, guitars and pitched percussion instruments to support performing, composing and listening activities.
  • Access to large scale performance venues with high quality sound and lighting systems, enabling students to present live performances that authentically reflect professional music, theatre and visual arts presentation practices.
English
  • Students learn in technology-rich classrooms, where lessons bring texts and ideas to life.
  • Lessons are timetabled into adaptable learning environments  with rooms that can be arranged for explicit teaching, paired reading, and dynamic group activities.
  • Students are prepared for learning in the 21st century with digital collaboration,  connect through BYO devises and digital learning platforms such as Microsoft Teams to share writing and feedback.
  • Large spaces in the school including Edmonson Hall, the Stanley Cook Memorial Library  and the Cottage Lawn Spaces for shared learning ,  allowing for whole-class performances, presentations, and collective feedback.
  • Breakout spaces provide opportunities for targeted teaching and intervention strategies and extension activities.
  • An extensive reading collection  from classics to contemporary works, ensures that every student has access to a wide range of texts that build a love of reading.
Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
  • Integration of interactive technology including digital displays and wireless projection make lessons engaging by blending multimedia with traditional teaching.
  • Flexible classrooms with furniture can be arranged for individual, paired, or group learning.
  • Students engage with connected learning  where they use their own laptops with  online learning platforms like Microsoft Teams and Atomi for collaboration and success.
  • Large spaces  where whole-cohort sessions allow for shared feedback, presentations, and interactive activities.
  • Breakout areas  support targeted teaching, group projects, and differentiated learning.
  • An extensive textbook collection to ensure all students are reading and have access to the most up-to-date course content
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
  • Students build real connections using digital technologies and exchange programs with partner schools overseas through live conversations, and collaborative projects.
  • A fully-resourced learning library where every student is issued a textbook  for reading and learning, and has access to further language texts.
  • Cultural exchange is at the heart of language learning, with opportunities to share daily life, traditions, and experiences in both English and the target language.
  • Language practice happens in authentic ways, as students engage with Japanese and Korean language tutors alongside their teachers to develop fluency and understanding.
  • Experiences go beyond textbooks, giving students confidence to use language for real purposes in a global community.
Mathematics
  • Students engage with leading digital platforms such as Mathspace, MathsOnline, Desmos and GeoGebra, supporting personalised learning and deep exploration of concepts.
  • Real-time feedback and interactive tools help students track progress, refine skills, and extend into areas of personal interest.
  • Custom-built resources and advanced texts are developed for high potential and gifted learners, ensuring every student is challenged with rigour and depth.
  • Opportunities through enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities to apply mathematical thinking in problem-solving, modelling, and inquiry prepare students for advanced study and future pathways.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) and Sport
  • A fully equipped cardio and weights room  provides students with access to strength, fitness, and conditioning programs.
  • Students learn in modern flexible classrooms  to support health education with interactive resources and flexible layouts.
  • Edmonson Hall is used for indoor sport, practical lessons, and whole-school physical education activities.
  • The Covered Outdoor Learning Areas (COLA) and Tennis Courts give students versatile spaces for sport and recreation activities all year round.
  • Expansive playing fields allow for a wide range of team sports, training sessions, and carnivals.
  • Outdoor learning areas allow for differentiated curriculum and sports program delivery, ensuring all students engage in purposeful and meaningful physical activities.
Science
  • The purpose-built STEAM facility opened in 2019 provides flexible, technology-rich spaces for hands-on learning in Science, Engineering, and research projects.
  • Students learn in eleven (11) specialist laboratories, including five with fume hoods for hands-on experiments, are equipped with digital infrastructure, technologies, and curriculum-aligned resources to support advanced scientific learning.
  • Students engage in a broader curriculum delivery through the integration of our  extensive campus resources, including the 90-hectare operational farm and dairy production facilities, which serves as living laboratories for Agricultural Science, Biology, and Sustainability studies.
  • Technology integration supports research, simulations, modelling, and real-time data analysis.
  • Students are able to use the full suite of Science faculty resources in their extra-curricular activities, including STEM competitions, cross-curricular activities, and real-world investigations that connect science to global challenges.
Technology and Applied Studies (TAS)
  • Dedicated workshops provide specialised spaces for Design and Technology, Engineering, and construction projects.
  • Students study Food Technology, Hospitality, and Technology Mandatory courses in  a fully equipped commercial kitchen  .
  • Teachers deliver courses alongside advanced technologies such as 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and digital design software which allows students to bring their creative ideas to life.
  • Our broad curriculum is delivered through our purpose-built STEAM facility  which gives TAS students access to flexible learning environments and technology-rich spaces for innovation and collaboration.
  • Students' engagement with hands-on learning in dedicated and purpose-designed workshops  ensures they apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, developing real-world skills for future pathways.
In the Stanley Cook Memorial Library, students find a welcoming space to read, learn, and share ideas together.
Hydroponics at Hurlstone connects students with innovative farming practices while building on our proud agricultural tradition.
Students study our Suffolk sheep as part of practical livestock management and agricultural science learning.
Expert guidance and hands-on training in the commercial kitchen prepare students for excellence in hospitality pathways.
Flexible, technology-rich environments empower students to achieve at the highest level through collaboration and innovation.
Students enjoy learning together in open-air classrooms that spark curiosity and collaboration.
Hands-on learning experiences connect theory to practice, deepening student understanding across disciplines.

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