Stories and highlights
At Hurlstone Agricultural High School, achievement and success is everywhere: In our classrooms, on our farm, in our boarding school, and beyond. From major events to everyday successes, we celebrate the stories that showcase our students’ talent, effort, and pride in being part of NSW’s only fully selective agricultural boarding school.
A year of high potential and gifted education at our school
Olivia - Year 12
Olivia is the 2025 NSW and Australian champion in the Plain English Speaking Award, having succeeded through the local, regional, state and national finals. Olivia has delivered a range of prepared and impromptu speeches, and will go on to compete at the international finals in London in 2026.
Kimberley - Year 10
Kimberley was awarded the Best Performing Art Award at the Cultures of China Water Cup competition held in Beijing, China. Kimberley's journey in this competition began in Australia, progressing through and winning the international finals.
Addney - Year 11
Addney was awarded the title of National Champion after winning gold at the 2025 Karate Australia National Championships in the Kata Individual Male Juniors category. At the tournament, he also won silver for the Team Kata Male Seniors.
Reki - Year 11
Reki's achievements as an athletic are extensive, leading to her attendance at the Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau in July, 2025. Here she competed in her first Open Heptathlon where she won the gold medal. She also competed in the triple jump and high jump, where she was awarded the silver and bronze medal respectively.
Anika - Year 11
Anika was awarded the Order of Australia Youth Community Service Award by the Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley. The award recognises Anika's outstanding community service and complements her awards for academic, sporting, and leadership achievements in schools.
Year 10 Elective Visual Arts class
Members of the Year 10 Visual Arts class were awarded Second Place in the Schools District Exhibits Display at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s Royal Easter Show, After many afternoons and hours of their own time put into the artwork, the team were able to present their unique blend of agriculture and visual arts.
Niya - Year 8
Niya won the 2025 Living Stories Writing Prize by WestWords in the 13–15 age category, sponsored by Campbelltown Council. This marks her third consecutive win in this competition. Living Stories is an annual short story writing competition held across Sydney, organised by WestWords. You can learn more about it here: https://www.westwords.com.au/living-stories
This year’s anthology, themed "Only I Can Say," features Niya’s powerful story, The Voice Unheard. Her story, along with her previous two winning entries, is now published and available in libraries across Western Sydney.
“Hurlstone’s strong sense of community and high expectations give our child every opportunity to thrive. As parents, we value the care, challenge, and inspiration they experience every day.” — a parent of Hurlstone Agricultural High School
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