Meet Mr Latimer

What is your role at Fort Street?

I’m a Social Sciences teacher, Year Advisor to Year 7. I also coordinate the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh program.

What do you love about your role?

I really like working with Year 7 – They are a great cohort, full of personalities, characters and fun… And they teach me a great deal about learning, what it’s like to be a student and being a parent. I’ve really enjoyed welcoming them into Fort Street. 

I also love teaching Geography too. It’s a subject which affects many aspects of people’s lives and their futures. There is always something else interesting to learn about the world.

What other activities are you involved in at Fort St? Eg sport groups, Duke of Ed, drama club etc

I’ve been involved with Duke of Edinburgh since I came to Fort Street. I think the Duke of Ed program is a great opportunity for students to show commitment and growth. But I really enjoy seeing students learn outside the classroom and taking people away on hiking trips is such a valuable learning experience for young people. 

I’ve also started a weeding group to help make Fort Street’s native vegetation even better. 

What was your favourite subject at school?

When I was at school I was most interested in Modern History and Biology. Both subjects seem to explain so much about the world we see. Just after I finished high school, of my favourite books was Guns, Germs and Steel was released and I seem to join History, Biology and Geography together… I was wrapped! 

What is something people may not know about you?

I’ve travelled in 51 different countries… The photo is from Mongolia.

Do you have any pets?

Nope. I love cats and dogs… but have not been able to commit to owning either of them. 

Do you think pineapple belongs on a pizza?

Yep. Pineapple just makes most things more fun.