Wellbeing Corner
Year 10 Lecture – Demystifying ATAR, Scaling and Subject Selection with Mr Razzaghi
To help students understand how ATAR is calculated, the effect of scaling on subjects and to prepare for subject selection, our esteemed Head Teacher of Mathematics has been presenting lectures to groups of year 10 students. Mr Razzaghi uses mathematical concepts to help students understand the importance of selecting subjects based on their interest and capability, aiming to maximise student achievement in the HSC. Students learnt about how HSC marks are calculated, the value of achieving a high percentile in a subject regardless of how it is scaled and how units of subjects are counted toward their final HSC mark. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions and debunk myths about the ATAR and scaling. Hopefully this will set our year 10 students on the right path to choosing subjects they are passionate about and take away some of the stress of the HSC.
World’s Greatest Shave Update
This year, Year 12 proudly led the school community in participating in the World’s Greatest Shave, a Fort Street tradition and an initiative run by the Leukaemia Foundation to raise money and awareness for Australians living with blood cancer.
Fundraising has been taking place throughout the school year, with one of the early highlights being the colourful hair-spraying at our Cross Country Carnival. Students and staff coloured their hair in house colours and came together in a vibrant display of support and solidarity.
The campaign culminated in an inspiring event where students from Years 9 to 12 bravely shaved, cut, and dyed their hair in front of their peers – an act that not only raised significant funds, but also sparked powerful conversations about empathy, courage, and community action. Highlights included Keith Huang (Year 12 Social Justice Committee) shaving his head, Yvonne Szmajda courageously letting Lily Vujovic and Sammy Anand cut her hair into a bob, and Ms Catalan partially shaving her head. Special thanks to Claire Bently and Ashley Huang (Year 12), who provided excellent haircuts for all participants.
Fundraising efforts are set to continue until the end of Term 3, and there’s still time to get involved. Students are encouraged to dye, cut, or shave their hair to help raise money for this incredibly important cause. Every dollar goes toward supporting families facing blood cancer and funding vital research.
Together, we’re proving that small actions can make a big difference.
Year 12 Social Justice Committee
Free Parent & Caregiver Workshops – The Kidman Centre UTS
The Kidman Centre UTS is offering a series of FREE, one-hour Zoom workshops for parents and caregivers throughout 2025. These sessions provide practical, evidence-based psychological strategies to help families navigate a range of common challenges.
Please see the flyer below for the full 2025 workshop calendar. To register, simply follow the link or scan the QR code provided in the poster.
