2025 National Geography Competition

The Social Science faculty are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our students in the recent 2025 National Geography Competition! Our talented participants showcased their expertise and passion for Geography, earning remarkable results. This year Fort Street students have mirrored the success of the Australian team at the International Geography Olympiad in Thailand, who were able to secure a gold medal, a silver medal and two bronze medals. 

An enthusiastic group of 30 students from Fort Street competed against some of the best Geographers from across the nation. They demonstrated not only their knowledge of geography but also their ability to think critically and apply what they have learned in real-world contexts. The competition included various challenging components, such as map reading, geographical analysis, and even a quiz on current global events.

Of particular note:

• Four students achieved in the top 1% of the country within their age group. Congratulations Aryadeep Routray, Evie Cairns, Reuben Winkler and Jethro Shapiro-Liu! This is double the result of last year’s contestants.
• 63% of Fortian entrants earned a High Distinction or Distinction result.

We are incredibly proud of all the participants. Their commitment to learning and excellence reflects the spirit of our school. We encourage all students to continue exploring and nurturing their interests in geography and the world around them and enter next year’s competition.

Mr David Latimer

Acting Head Teacher of Social Sciences