From unveiling a refurbished 60-year-old school bell to burying a new time capsule, Holbrook Public School's 150th anniversary was a mighty celebration for all.

Past students and teachers flocked to the Wiradjuri country school grounds as current students welcomed them back with songs and activities on Thursday, November 6.

One of the school’s oldest past students, 98-year-old Belle Rea Montague, can still recall riding a horse to get to school.

“You just don’t realise it until you’re here, there have been a lot of changes,” she said.

The school’s current youngest student Aria McKeahnie was enjoying the celebrations and said her favourite part about kindergarten was “going to assembly”.

The day also brought together generations of families who reminisced about their time at the school.

Past student and teacher of almost 40 years Judy Ross joined her husband Russell at the celebrations. Their three children and Russell’s father attended the school leaving their grandson George to be the fourth generation in the family to be enrolled at Holbrook Public School.

“It’s a beautiful school, and we’re really proud to still be part of it,” Judy said.

“It’s a small community and everyone knows everyone.”

Judy also collected a letter she wrote to herself 25 years ago at the school’s 125th anniversary celebrations and was excited to see what she had written.

Her grandson, Year 2 student George, who enjoys maths and sport, said he gave the school a “10/10”.

The school of 150 students was established in 1875 as Germanton Public School, before it was changed to Holbrook in 1915. From 1944 to 1978 it was a central school, offering classes up until year 12.

Principal Louise Purss-Semple said the event was a fantastic way to unite the community and reflect on the school’s growth.

“There were lots of conversations with some of the past students and teachers and families,” she said.

“Digging up the old-time capsule was a highlight, and just listening to people talking about their stories, such as the old buildings and what it was like back when they were here was great.”

She said current students were also enthusiastic about having the chance to write letters to themselves to be unveiled in another 25 years’ time.