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23/06/2026

The countdown is on! With this year's Leavers' Ball just around the corner on 4th July, we couldn't resist a look back through the archives. So many incredible nights, so many memories - and we cannot wait to add this year's to the collection.

15/06/2026

We're putting together the next edition of the Hurst Foundation Magazine — and as always, the best stories come from you. Wedding bells, new arrivals, career moves, new adventures — whatever life has brought your way, we'd love to hear about it.

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12/06/2026

Gilly’s favourite memory of Martlet? Having to be told to phone home — because she was simply having too much fun. From the old payphones to the community spirit that defined life in the House, this is a story that will resonate with so many. This is the first in a series of short films from our Martlet alumni who joined us at the 30th Anniversary Garden Party. More to come — and thank you to our mighty Martlet alumni who took part.

11/06/2026

In July of 1978 the first concert of 'Music Week' was held at Hurst College alongside the Close Harmony Group established earlier that year.

Our School Orchestra performed some impressive passages from Mendelssohn's Fingal's Cave and Britten's Soirees Musicales that year to demonstrate how they blended well but showed off individual strengths.

10/06/2026

What a wonderful Sunday. We were so delighted to welcome our Martlet girls back to Hurst this weekend to celebrate 30 years of girls in Martlet House. It was a truly special day — from chapel and tours of the College to a beautiful lunch and lawn games in the Martlet Garden. A day for the whole family, and a fitting celebration of thirty years of friendships, memories and Hurst history. Thank you to everyone who joined us — it was a joy to have you back.

04/06/2026

Hurstpierpoint College Cadet Corps was one of the original seven schools to establish a Cadet Corps in 1860. It was called The No.1 Cadet Company, 2nd Volunteer Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment, and was given the cap badge of the 35th Foot.

03/06/2026

OJ Spotlight - We are incredibly proud of Peter Thomas (Chevron, 2000) who has been selected to represent Wales at the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup in Schiedam, Netherlands this summer. Peter's Hurst roots run deep - his father Vince Thomas was a Master at the College for over 35 years and served two stints as Head of Hockey. Since his debut in 2019, Peter has earned 34 caps for Wales, served as both Manager and Vice-Captain, and was top goal-scorer for Wales at the Men's Over-35s World Cup in Cape Town in 2024.

01/06/2026

We are so excited to welcome everyone back to Hurst this Sunday for the Martlet Girls House 30th Anniversary Garden Party. It is going to be a truly special day - thirty years of memories, friendships and Hurst history all in one place, and we cannot wait to share it with you. Families are very welcome too! If you haven't already registered, there is still time - do grab your spot via the link in bio. We cannot wait to see you all.

29/05/2026

What a wonderful weekend. We love when an OJ returns to Hurst - and last weekend was extra special as one of our own came back to celebrate her wedding day at the College. A beautiful occasion made even more memorable by the fact that fellow OJ Lizzie (Martlet, 2013) was behind the catering. The Hurst family never strays too far! Wishing the happy couple every happiness.

Do you have news to share? We'd love to hear about engagements, weddings, new arrivals, career milestones, new business ventures - whatever life has brought your way. Get in touch at [email protected].

28/05/2026

Thirty years ago, the first girls called Martlet home. As we count down to the Martlet Girls House 30th Anniversary Garden Party on Sunday 7th June, we've been looking back through the archives. So much history, so many friendships - and plenty more memories to make on the day. Spaces are still available, so do register via the link in bio. We hope to see you there!

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