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Welcome to Hughes Primary School

 

The School

Hughes Primary School is located in the Canberra suburb of Hughes. Hughes was the first suburb to be established in the Woden Valley, ACT.  It was conceived as an experiment in urban design as a suburb where a strong sense of neighbourhood and community could be fostered.
Hughes Primary School was opened in 1964 and is named after William (Billy) Hughes. The briefcase that he used in office is on permanent display in the front foyer of the school.
The school was opened by the Hon. J D (Douglas) Anthony, whose children attended the school. 
The first principal was Mr Ken Wilson.

The School Logo

In 1964 children were invited to submit suggestions for a design for the school emblem. The successfull entry was submitted by sisters Colleen and Eileen Johnston. Their father David Johnston drafted the stylised design we know so well.

Origin of Houses

School houses are named after  other mountains in the area    Mugga, Stromlo, Taylor and Forster.
Contacts

Hughes Primary School
Principal     Christine Powell

Southside Introductory English Centre
Deputy Principal     Joy Hetherington


Address    Kent Street, HUGHES, ACT  2605
School Phone     6205 5699
School FAX     6205 5653
School email     
hghp@hughesps.act.edu.au


ACT Department of Education and TrainingBuilding the Education Revolution This school has received funding from the Australian Government to undertake infrastructure projects under the Building the Education Revolution component of the Government's Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. Full details of ACT Public School Projects are available here