And it is seeking former pupils and teachers to share their stories and help celebrate its history.

The inner-south school opened in 1960. There are now 850 students representing 50 nationalities. It boasts families from indigenous, diplomatic, government, defence, academic and business backgrounds.

The Red Hill School P&C is seeking former students and staff to get in touch to share their stories about the school, and to come along to events it is hosting this year to celebrate the anniversary: a '60s-themed evening soiree, and a community open day.

"We know there are many Canberrans who attended Red Hill Primary School, and we want to know what their school experience was like," historian Emma Campbell said.

"We are interested in seeing old photos, uniforms, school reports or other memorabilia that they have from their time there. We will also be recording oral histories with former students, teachers and other support staff at the open day so that we can have a comprehensive account of its past 60 years from a variety of perspectives."

The adults-only soiree will be held on Friday, April 3 and will feature a buffet, live band and bar. Tickets are $75 per person and available via eventbrite.

The community open day will be held on Sunday, May 3 as part of the ACT's Heritage Festival.

It will include an exhibition of items from the school's history, and past students are invited to organise class reunions, bring in their memorabilia to be photographed, or participate in an oral history recording of their school memories.