Principal’s Report
Dear Fortians, Parents and Carers,
It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the end of a very busy and exciting Term 3! This term has been filled with a variety of wonderful events and remarkable achievements, showcasing the incredible dedication and spirit of both our students and staff.
Fort Fest was an incredible celebration, with bubble soccer, fun games, vibrant stalls, and amazing food creating a truly memorable school fete afternoon. It felt like thousands of people came together to enjoy the festivities. I would especially like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the parents and students whose hard work and dedication made our biannual Fort Fest such a spectacular event. The school grounds were buzzing with energy, and the atmosphere was simply fantastic. It was a delight to have our IMP ensembles perform, adding a wonderful soundtrack to an afternoon and evening filled with relaxation, fun, and community spirit.
HSC Showcase Nominations 2026
Each year, the HSC Showcase season celebrates students who have demonstrated exceptional talent in creative arts and technology subjects. These HSC courses include a practical exam component, which may take the form of a project, submitted work, or performance. Like all HSC assessments, these practical exams are carefully marked by experienced and highly trained HSC teachers who apply consistent and rigorous marking guidelines.
During the practical marking process, markers identify exemplary works that not only meet syllabus outcomes but also demonstrate high achievement against the marking criteria. These outstanding works receive nominations for the prestigious HSC Showcases.
While we await the announcement of ARTEXPRESS nominations, we are proud to share that Fort Street has already received nominations in the ENCORE music showcase category.
Congratulations to:
Erin Ju and Clara Maloney who have been nominated for possible inclusion in ENCORE. ENCORE presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC Music students in NSW including performance, composition and musicology. It will be held at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 22 February 2027.
Meet Our New Student Representative Council
I am thrilled to announce the outstanding students who have been elected to represent their peers on the Student Representative Council (SRC) for Term 4, 2026 and in Terms 1-3, 2027. I know that these talented and dedicated young leaders are ready to make a positive impact in our school community.
Year 7: Albert L, Angela R, Brendan M, Harrison T, Kahlia M, Leo G, Myra S and Nina Y
Year 8: Alexander S, Anh L, Bella V, Charlotte T, Cooper H, Dylan N, Hayden G and Sam M
Year 9: Ayaan D, Leo F, Nirvani K, Jayden L, Will M, Myra S, Sophie A and Zi Kei A
Year 10: Avivi D, Dimitri M, Nancy Z, Olivia H, Samuel H, Stephanie H, Tony L and William S
I am especially proud to introduce our new SRC President Nancy Z and Vice President William S. They, along with the entire SRC, will continue to drive positive change and represent your voice with passion and enthusiasm.
A big thank you to the current Year 11 executive team Christopher A, Helen L, Ethan L, Lucinda M, Jane N, Jethro S, Beatrice S and Tim W for their ongoing support and guidance.
Year 9
Year 9 students successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh adventurous journey at Camp Somerset, located on the beautiful Colo River. This tent-based camp involved moving from campsite to campsite, developing essential skills such as map reading, navigation, route planning, and campcraft. Congratulations to all participants for their resilience and teamwork!
Year 11
Our Year 11 cohort has now officially completed their preliminary courses and exams, marking an important milestone. They are preparing to embark on the next big step: their HSC courses beginning next term. We wish them all the very best as they move forward in their studies.
Year 12
This week, we celebrated our Year 12 students with a series of heartfelt farewell activities. On Monday, they enjoyed a relaxing picnic at Sydney Olympic Park. Tuesday saw them entertain each other with karaoke and a lively colour run ‘skirmish’ on the oval. Wednesday began with a cooked breakfast shared with staff, followed by the whole school FLOP assembly, which was full of fun and laughter. The graduation ceremony later that evening offered a more reflective and meaningful moment as we officially farewelled our Year 12 cohort. We extend our best wishes to all Year 12 students as they prepare for their upcoming HSC exams.
Thank you to everyone for your ongoing enthusiasm and commitment. I look forward to seeing what Term 4 has in store for our wonderful school community!
Juliette McMurray
Upcoming events in Term 4:
Week 1:
HSC Exams commence on Tuesday
Monday 12 October: Staff Development Day – student free day
Tuesday 13 October: First Day of term for all students and HSC Exams commence – English Advanced: Paper 1 – Texts and Human Experiences
Thursday 15 October: Year 7 Gala Day and Gold Duke of Edinburgh qualifying hike
Friday 17 October: Gold Duke of Edinburgh qualifying hike
Week 2:
HSC Exams continue all week
Monday 19 October: Year 7 Instruments of the Orchestra Incursion
Wednesday 21 October: Year 10 Geography and History Excursion
Thursday 22 October: Duke of Ed Silver Qualifying Walk
Friday 23 October: Duke of Ed Silver Qualifying Walk
Week 3:
HSC Exams continue all week
Monday 26 October: Year 8 History and Geography Excursion
Friday 30 October: World Teachers Day