P&C Update

P&C Update

Student Representative Council Report

  • Future leaders elected from Year 7 to 10, hooray!
  • Upcoming SRC camp planned for the end of term, with Halloween as the first event next term.
  • Year 11 executives focused on preliminary exams.

Secretary’s Report

  • No conflicts of interest declared.
  • Minutes from the previous meeting (13th August 2025) were accepted.

Principal’s Report

  • Fort Street Foundation: Provides financial assistance and university bursaries for students. For those who are interested, details can be found on school website.
  • School Musical: The Addams Family was a success, with P&C support and funding acknowledged.
  • Pathways to Law Seminar: Attended by 90 Year 11 and 12 students, featuring legal professionals, including a former High Court Judge.
  • Duke of Edinburgh Camp went smoothly in a true spirit of adventure in muddy conditions!

Facilities Updates:

  • Valley remediation project scheduled for holidays.
  • Toilet renovations expected during summer holidays.
  • Canteen refurbishment needed, department support is expected, certain details uncertain at this stage.
  • Library blinds ordered and to be installed soon. P & C will cover this once request approved.
  • Library murals and signage under discussion.
  • Front entrance landscaping project approved as a significant project.

Treasurer’s Report

  • P&C funds are healthy
  • Uniform pricing review underway to ensure consistent profit margins.
  • Electronic payment facility being finalised for Flexischools app.

IMP Report – Poh Keng Goon

  • Fort Street students well-represented in the In Concert event season.
  • Upcoming Choir for Life event to support mental health charities.
  • P&C funded musical instruments.
  • Discussion on better managing shared kitchen stock between P&C and IMP. Elizabeth has offered to carry on discussions in next IMP meeting.

General Business

  • Uniform Shop pricing review – more updates under way and it was agreed that clear, documented guidelines are need for future consistency.
  • Year 7 WhatsApp/WeChat Groups: Groups will be set up for incoming families, with QR codes provided at orientation.
  • Year 7 Orientation Morning Tea
  • Uniform Shop Volunteers: Call for more parent volunteers to assist.
  • Overseas Excursions: Discussion on IMP and language tours, with Principal agreeing to raise this with IMP and inquire with other schools about their tour organisations.

Membership Administration

  • Current membership stands at 24 financial members.

Acknowledgement

  • Ms. Ngo (Year 10 Maths/Year 11 Advanced and Extension Maths): Acknowledged for providing extra help sessions and extra papers.
  • HSC Major Works Teachers (English, Art, Music, Drama): Acknowledged for their support and the phenomenal work produced by students.
  • Ms Ngo: Acknowledged for providing extensive extra printed materials for students.

Next Meeting

Scheduled for Wednesday 12th November 2025 onsite and online