Principal’s Report

Dear Fortians, Parents and Carers,

As we approach the midway point of Term 4, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the significant milestones and achievements within our school community.

Firstly, congratulations to our Year 12 cohort of 2025, who recently completed their HSC exams with the final exam—the Physics exam—held on Friday, 7th November. Our students have shown remarkable dedication and resilience throughout their HSC journey. The media paid a visit to capture the moment our Year 12 students finished their last exams; some of you may have caught a glimpse of this on Channel 7. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and wish them all the best as they move forward.

We are also thrilled to announce the most recent HSC Showcase nominations. Anna M’s Visual Arts body of work has been nominated for ArtExpress, while Melody R-H’s Science Extension Research Report has been selected for a major prize in the Science Extension showcase..

In addition, congratulations to Owen D, Charlie M, and Kit W, whose Individual Projects have been nominated for possible inclusion in OnStage. The Drama class Group Performance has also been placed on the reserve list for this prestigious showcase. Well done to Edain B, Owen D, Emma H, Arden L, Charlie M, and Kit W for their outstanding efforts.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our school wellbeing team. On Friday, 7th November, we celebrated our school counsellors, Miori Shino and Meg Huckstep-Lowe, along with our school psychologist Jean Kidd, for their invaluable contribution to the growth and wellbeing of our school community. This year’s wellbeing theme, “Together We Grow,” highlights the essential role these professionals play in fostering an environment where students and the school community can thrive.

Earlier this term on Friday 31st October, staff were acknowledged for World Teachers’ Day. Due to the excitement of Halloween celebrations on the actual date, the SRC are kindly hosting a morning tea this Friday to honour our dedicated teaching staff. Thank you to all students and staff who participated in the Halloween festivities—it was wonderful to see so many creative costumes and the spirit of fun shared throughout the school.

Our Year 8 students are now fundraising for their upcoming Year 8 Sleepout later this term. If you would like to support their efforts, please follow the fundraising link.

Finally, congratulations to Kirrily Druery, our outstanding School Administration Officer, and Angelica Catalan, Technology Teacher, who were recognised at the recent Tri-Network Awards ceremony held at Wilkins Primary School. Their achievements are a testament to the commitment and excellence within our staff community.

Stay tuned for the launch of our new school website at the end of this week — we’re excited to offer a fresh, user-friendly online experience for our school families.

Thank you all for your continued support.