This year the Grenfell Public School turned 150 years-old, students and staff celebrated this sesquicentenary milestone with an array of activities for the entire community to enjoy.

Former teacher Pam Livingstone addressed the crowd at the official exhibition opening and explained the significance of many of the pieces on display before thanking a number of individuals for their assistance with the extensive collection.

‘From Slate to Smart Board’ traces the development of public education in Grenfell from the "Old Bark School" (by Henry Lawson) built of bark and poles on the corner of Camp and Forbes Streets in 1867, through the years from 1871 when the brick and weatherboard school on the Rose and Weddin Street corner was established, until the present and showcases some historic pieces of memorabilia such as the 125 year quilt that was hand made by parents and staff.

The Melyra Street site was opened in 1965 and is now surrounded by gardens, playing fields, tennis and netball courts, covered outdoor areas and an assembly hall. 

The Grenfell  Art Gallery is located in Main Street inside the community hub, contact 02 6343 2059.