Principal’s Report

Principal’s Report

Dear Fortians, Parents, and Carers,

As we conclude Term 1, I wish everyone a happy and restful break. Please note that school does not commence for students until Wednesday, 23 April, after our Staff Development Days on Monday 20 April and Tuesday 21 April.

I would also like to inform our community that in Term 2, I will be seconded to the role of Director of Education and Learning for the Marrickville Network, replacing Chris Pevy-Buenen. During this time, Josh O’Neill, substantive Deputy Principal at Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design, will be relieving as Principal. Josh comes with substantial relieving principal experience and is excited to join the Fort Street community for Term 2. I look forward to returning to the Fort at the start of Term 3.

Celebrating Success

This term, Fort Street students have achieved outstanding results in a variety of areas:

Christopher Sakal placed 1st in the NSWCHSSA Tennis Championship, captained the team, and was invited to the NSW All Schools U18 Tennis Trials.

The Fort Street team took out top honours at the Northern Suburbs Zone Swimming Carnival, coming 1st in the zone. Congratulations to our Zone Age Champions: Josie N (12YO Girls), Brendan M (12YO Boys), Horatio Z (14YO Boys), Xixi H (15YO Girls), Antony W & Brenden F (= 15YO Boys), Caleb J (17-19YO Boys).

A number of students have qualified for the NSWCHSSA Swimming Championships, including Caleb J, Horatio Z, Antony W, Brendan M, and Lewis Z for individual events. Our relay teams also qualified: Matthew L, Lewis Z, Oliver Z, Brian Z (13 Boys 4x50m Relay), and Antony W, Benjamin D, Horatio Z, Brenden F (15 Boys 4x50m Relay). Special congratulations to Brendan M, crowned Boys 12 Years Sydney North Regional Age Champion.

Our CHS Boys Tennis team (Christopher S, Andrew L, Jayden Y, James S, Joshua L) and CHS Boys Volleyball team (Darwin C, Wesley C, Matthew C, Victor F, Henry H, Henry J, Joshua L, Ethan L, Alexander S, Ethan T, Aidan T, Andrew V, Kenneth Y) will begin their Round of 16 campaigns next term – best of luck!

Events and Acknowledgements

Bill Turner Cup Soccer: On Wednesday, 1 April, 29 students from Years 7 to 10 represented Fort Street at Arlington Oval in matches against Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt. Our boys team went down 0–2, and our girls lost 0–4. Despite the results, we are proud of their participation and teamwork.

Year 12 have completed their final assessment block before the Trial HSC exams in Term 3. I encourage them to study steadily while also taking time to rest and recharge over the break.

Year 11 Premier’s Debating Challenge: Our teams were unsuccessful in the second round, but we’re proud of their efforts and determination.

IMP Soirée: Thank you to Casey Atkins, Emily Irvine, and Helen Thompson for managing the event so successfully in Matt Manchester’s absence.

Easter Egg Hunt: On the last day of term, House Captains hid tokens in the school playground for students to exchange for Easter eggs – a lovely way to end the term.

I wish you all a happy Easter and safe holiday.

 

Upcoming Events – Term 2

Week 1B

  • Monday 20 April – Staff Development Day
  • Tuesday 21 April – Staff Development Day
  • Wednesday 23 April – All students return for Term 2
  • Thursday 24 April – Year 11 Parent Teacher Night, 3:30pm – 7:00pm
  • Thursday 24 April – Year 11 English Theatre Excursion: Drive Your Plough Over the Bones of the Dead
  • Friday 25 April – ANZAC Day Assembly
  • Friday 25 April – Inner West Council – Youth Voice Summit

Week 2A

  • Monday 27 April – ANZAC Day Public Holiday

 

Thank you for your support and involvement in the school community.

Warm regards, Juliette McMurray Principal