Welcome to Hughes Primary School

The School

Hughes Primary School was named after William (Billy) Hughes and was opened in 1964. 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. Hughes was the first suburb to be established in the Woden Valley. It was conceived as an experiment in urban design as a suburb where a strong sense of neighbourhood and community could be fostered.

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

Term Dates for 2009

School Based Management Review

The Department of Education and Training is seeking feedback from the public to help evaluate and improve the effectiveness of School Based Management (SBM).

School Based Management is designed to provide public schools with more flexibility in how they use resources to address priorities determined at the school level.

The Allen Consulting Company has been appointed to undertake the review. For further information or to provide feedback please visit www.allenconsult.com.au/sbmreview