Mercurius issue 16 – November 2023

Principals Report

Dear Fortians, Parents and Guardians, As we approach the end of the school year, students are fully immersed in their end of year assessments, diligently completing tasks and assignments that showcase the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout the year. Semester 2 academic reports will be available in the coming weeks through the Sentral Parent Portal. If you do not have access to the parent portal, please contact the school for your log in details. The Year 11/12 assessment period is fast approaching. This is the first assessment period for the HSC course, and we encourage students to be…

The Year 7 Charity Committee – Mufti Day 20th Nov

On Monday November 20 (World Children’s Day), the Year 7 Charity Committee will be holding a mufti day to raise awareness and funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Students are encouraged to wear something blue and to bring a… Read more

German Master Chef Competition 2024

Mahlzeit! As a part of a unit of work about food, 8R have been learning about all about German cuisine. And on Monday, 13 November, it was time to put theory into delicious practice. Students researched and made a dish… Read more

M.A.D Night

MAD Night is happening in Week 8 – a celebration of student achievement in Music,… Read more

Second Hand Uniform Stall

It’s been another great year for the Second Hand Uniform Stall. It’s very… Read more

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence – FSHS Fundraising Event

The ‘Girl Up’ leadership committee at Fort Street High school are working to promote the UN Women’s campaign ‘16 Day of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’. This campaign is linked to ‘Safe. Everywhere. Always.’ a free walking/running/rolling event that aims to… Read more

Year 8 Parent Feedback Questionnaire Results

Recently all parents of Year 8 students were invited to complete a feedback questionnaire about… Read more

Year 11 Modern History Annual Museum Exhibition

On Monday 19th June, Year 11 Modern History students held their annual Museum Exhibition in the Flexible Learning Space for their Term 2 Assessment. After many weeks of research and preparation, we were extremely excited to present our… Read more

Geography Fish Markets Excursion

Since the start of the term the newest cohort of Fort St HSC geography students have been studying aquaculture. Aquaculture is the cultivation of marine life, including fin fish, crustaceans and other organisms that inhabit water. As part of our… Read more

Volleyball NSW Schools Cup

On Monday, 6 November 2023, the Opens Girls Volleyball Team from our school participated in the Volleyball New South Wales run Term 4 Schools Cup at Genea Netball Central in Sydney Olympic Park. This is a term-by-term competition that brings… Read more

House Musical Chairs Competition

Through the addition of House competitions for Halloween this year, we have also seen the… Read more

House Mixed Netball Competition

Across recess and lunchtimes in Week 5, the House Mixed Netball Competition took place. There… Read more

Student Achievements

Congratulations to Emily Wu in Year 9 who won the Best in School Australian Maths Competition Award, Intermediate Division. \ Congratulations also to Mrunmayi Nargundkar in Year 8 who achieved Bronze Medal in South East Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO). Read more

USYD Leadership Program Networking Breakfast

On the morning of Thursday 26th October, members of our school’s student leadership team attended the University of Sydney’s Leadership Program Networking Breakfast at the Refectory on Science Rd. Kalanie Prabhakar, Savannah Pradhan and Anne-Sophie Hegi from the… Read more

Student Support Office – Small Group Program Opportunity

SRC News

Induction Assembly Last Friday (10th November) was the Remembrance Day and SRC Induction Assembly! This year’s SRC members dressed up in their blazers and ties to deliver the Statement of Commitment and receive their badges. Kalanie and Savannah,… Read more