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.
HSC Showcase Nominations 2025
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 every other showcase category.
Congratulations to:
Hugh P, nominated for SHAPE, which highlights exemplary projects from HSC Design and Technology students. Special thanks to his teacher, Ms Catalan, for her invaluable support in guiding Hugh to such an exceptional standard.
In Music, the following students have been nominated for ENCORE, showcasing outstanding major works by HSC Music students across NSW:
- Edmund H
- Alexander P
- Kit W
Congratulations to their teacher, Ms Propsting, for her dedication and guidance.
In Drama, nominations have been received for OnSTAGE:
Individual Performance: Edain Barnier for Diary of a Madman
Group Performance: The entire drama class for Ghosts
- Edain B
- Owen D
- Emma H
- Arden L
- Charlie M
- Kit W
Congratulations to their drama teacher, Ms Mattick, for her exceptional leadership.
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, 2025 and in Terms 1-3, 2026. I know that these talented and dedicated young leaders are ready to make a positive impact in our school community.
Year 7: Jonah B, Oliver S, Cooper H, Hayden G, Charlotte T, Anh L, Bella V, Sam M
Year 8: Ethan W, Uzair K, Leo F, Jayden L, Jasmin H, Sarah J, Myra S, Ashleigh P
Year 9: Tony L, William S, James W, Nathan C, Avivi D, Steph H, Olivia H, Nancy Z
Year 10: Tim W, Christopher A, Ethan L, Jethro S, Helen L, Lucinda M, Jane N, Beatrice S
I am especially proud to introduce our new SRC President Lucinda M and Vice President Ethan W. 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 — Miranda L, Grace Z, Angus B, Daniel R, Vennela B, William L, Wang C, and Isabel W — for their ongoing support and guidance.
German Tour
After a year of careful planning, Ms Reynolds, Mr Latimer, and Mr Prasad have embarked on an exciting journey to Germany with 14 of our German language students. The group will explore Berlin and Munich, including a day trip to Potsdam. While in Berlin, students will stay with host families from our sister school, the Georg Büchner Gymnasium. We are confident that this immersive experience will be both educational and unforgettable for all involved.
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Practice Hike
Last weekend, twelve students undertook a challenging three-day hike in the Hawkesbury River area as part of the practice requirements for the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. The adventure included two nights of outdoor camping and tested their endurance and teamwork. Many thanks to Mr Latimer, Mr Dong, and Ms Dooley for their support and guidance throughout this memorable experience.
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:
Holidays:
– No access to school grounds due to asbestos remediation work
– German Language Tour Group return home Thursday 9 October
Week 1:
Monday 13 October: Staff Development Day – student free day
Tuesday 14 October: First Day of term for all students
Tuesday 14 October: Year 7 Music Incursion Periods 1 and 2 (Philharmonic Orchestra)
Tuesday 14 October: HSC 2026 Student and Parent Information Evening Hall 6:30pm – 8pm
Thursday 16 October: HSC Exams commence – English Advanced: Paper 1 – Texts and Human Experiences
Friday 17 October: HSC Exams continue – English Advanced: Paper 2 – Modules (AM) and Music 1 (PM)
Week 2:
HSC Exams continue all week
Monday 20 October: Year 7 Gala Day – Meadowbank Park (Yr 10 referees/coaches)
Wednesday 22 October: Year 10 Geography and History Excursion
Wednesday 22 October: Year 11 Legal Studies Excursion to Parliament House
Wednesday 22 October: Year 8 Science Topic Test
Thursday 23 October: Duke of Ed Silver Qualifying Walk Port Stephens (43 students)
Friday 24 October: Duke of Ed Silver Qualifying Walk Port Stephens (43 students)
Week 3:
HSC Exams continue all week
Monday 27 October: Duke of Ed Gold Qualifying Walk
Tuesday 28 October: Duke of Ed Gold Qualifying Walk
Wednesday 29 October: Duke of Ed Gold Qualifying Walk
Wednesday 29 October: Year 10 Math Assessment
Thursday 30 October: Year 10 Commerce Incursion
Friday 31 October: Halloween SRC event (mufti/costume)