Mercurius issue 2 – March 2021 - 1 Mar 2021
Principal’s Report

Principal’s Report

Dear Fortians, Parents and Carers,

It has been a busy two weeks at the Fort with the school swimming carnival held at the new Ashfield Aquatic centre on Monday 15 a huge success, School Photos on Thursday 18, the SRC Rose Drive on Friday 19 and Speech Day on Monday 22. Speech Day 2021 was filmed by a former Fortian – Otto Khoo and once this has been edited it will be available for parents and students to access. More information regarding how to access this footage will be provided later in the term.

Extra-Curricular Sporting Activities 2021

In the last edition of Mercurius, I provided information on our many clubs and committees running at Fort Street High School supporting student learning and enhancing social and personal development. FSHS also offers an extensive range of extra-curricular sporting opportunities held before and after school as well as during lunch breaks separate to weekly school sport for years 7-11.

Open Boys Basketball Training with Mr Vaughan @ Lunchtime Mondays in the gym

Open Girls Basketball Training with Mr Vaughan @ 8am Tuesdays on the basketball courts

Netball Club 7-10 with Ms Wilkins @ 7:45am Tuesdays on the outdoor basketball courts

Opens Boys Baseball/Softball Club with Mr Wilkinson @ 3:15pm Wednesdays on the school oval.

Soccer Trials Years 7-9 Boys & Girls (Bill Turner Cup) @ 7:45am Fridays on the oval with Ms Ezekiel​

Water Polo Year 10-12 Boys with Ms Flynn @ 7am Tuesdays – Leichhardt Aquatic Centre

Water Polo Year 7-12 Girls with Ms Wilkins @ 7am Thursdays – Leichhardt Aquatic Centre

Open Table Tennis Club @ 8am Tuesdays in the gym

Table Tennis Training Y7/8 with Ms Ezekiel @ Lunchtime Wednesdays in the gym

CHS Open Boys Cricket Trials with Mr Boyle @ 8am Tuesdays at the cricket nets

CHS Boys Volleyball training with Ms Ezekiel @ 7:45am Tuesdays in the gym

CHS Boys Volleyball training with Coach Ziya @ 3:15pm Wednesdays in the gym

Open Volleyball Club with Ms Ezekiel @ 2:50pm Tuesdays in the gym

Running Club with Oliver Simmonds @ 8:00am Tuesdays on the oval

Futsal Club with Matthew Brewster @ 8:00am Tuesdays on the futsal courts

Ultimate Frisbee Club & Y7/8 Frisbee Training with Edmund Feng @ 7:45am Wednesdays on the oval.

 

Canteen Update

Card Payments – an eftpos machine has been purchased for the canteen and very soon students and staff will be able to use cards to purchase items from the canteen.

Transition to BioPak – the school community has been asking for more environmentally sustainable packaging in the school canteen for a number of years now. I am happy to report that very soon our canteen will be transitioning most of its packaging to Biopak.

I would like to thank our school canteen provider Bon Appetite for working closely with the FSHS P&C and for generously donating $650 worth of canteen vouchers to support the Fort Street Raffle raising money for new sports equipment. Tickets are $5.00 each. To purchase your tickets please visit www.rafflelink.com.au/FSHS2021

 

 

 

Sport at Fort Street

Sport at Fort Street

EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT

Monday – Open Boys Basketball Club with Mr Vaughan @ Lunchtime in the gym .

Tuesday – Year 10-12 Boys Water Polo with Ms Flynn @ 7am – Leichhardt Aquatic Centre.

Tuesday – CHS Boys Volleyball training @ 7:45am in the gym with Ms Ezekiel

Tuesday – Futsal Club @ 8:00am on the futsal courts with Matthew Brewster.

Tuesday – Running Club @ 8:00am on the oval with Oliver Simmonds.​

Tuesday – CHS Open Boys Cricket Trials @ 8am at the cricket nets with Mr Boyle

Tuesday – Open Table Tennis Club @ 8am in the gym.​

Tuesday – Netball Club 7-10 @ 7:45am on the outdoor basketball courts with Ms Wilkins

Tuesday – Open Girls Basketball Training with Mr Vaughan @ 8am on the basketball courts.

Tuesday – Open Volleyball Club @ 2:50pm in the gym with Ms Ezekiel

Wednesday – Ultimate Frisbee Club & Y7/8 Frisbee Training with Edmund Feng @ 7:45am on the oval.

Wednesday – Y7/8 Table Tennis Training @ Lunchtime in the gym with Ms Ezekiel

Wednesday – CHS Boys Volleyball Training with Coach Ziya @ 3:15pm in the gym

Wednesday – Opens Boys Baseball/Softball Club with Mr Wilkinson @ 3:15pm on the school oval.

​Thursday – Year 7-12 Girls Water Polo with Ms Wilkins @ 7am – Leichhardt Aquatic Centre.

Friday – Soccer Trials Years 7-9 Boys & Girls (Bill Turner Cup) @ 7:45am on the oval with Ms Ezekiel

 

TUESDAY SPORT:

Opens Basketball – Girls
14s & 15s Touch Football – Boys
Opens Touch Football – Girls
Opens Softball – Mixed
14s, 15s & Opens Volleyball – Boys
Opens Ultimate – Mixed
Year 8, 9, 10, 11 House Sport
Fencing
Gym (Innerfit) & (Plus Fitness)
Ice Skating
Rock Climbing (SICG) & (NOMAD)
Sky Zone
Tennis
Yoga

CHS KNOCKOUTS:

The boys and girls Open’s Basketball team played against Cherrybrook technology High School last week. Both narrowly lost.

The Open Girls Volleyball team played against Carlingford High School this week and lost in a well fought game.

Next week the Open Girls Touch Football team are playing against Burwood Girls.

 

YEAR 7 SPORT:

This term year 7 have been participating in team building activities/sports. Students have been developing their communication, teamwork and fitness. Activities that students have participated in include modified volleyball and soccer as well as initiative games such as capture the flag.

Zone Swimming:

42 students will represent the school next week at the zone swimming carnival. Good luck to all participants.

For more information on any sport please contact Tali Ezekiel (Sports Coordinator).

 

Calling all Creative and Performing Arts Students!!

Calling all Creative and Performing Arts Students!!

The CAPA department now has co-curricular groups that you are welcome to join. We are offering opportunities to extend your skills through the following workshops:

– Drama Club for Years 7 and 8

– Art Studio for Years 7 – 10

– Theatresports for Years 8 – 12

If you are interested in joining any of these groups or would like more information, please email Carolyn Mattick (Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts).
P&C Fundraising Raffle

P&C Fundraising Raffle

Fort Street P&C Raffle 2021
“Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?!”
The P&C (in conjunction with Bon Appetit Catering Fort Street Canteen) is running a fundraising raffle. 1st Prize is a $500 credit at the school canteen – that is equivalent to lunch every day for a whole term! Other prizes include vouchers for cafes and restaurants, a family pass to Taronga Zoo and a season pass to Fanny Durack pool. All proceeds will go towards new sports equipment and an outdoor gym.
Buy your tickets online only at https://www.rafflelink.com.au/FSHS2021
The raffle will be drawn on 31st March 2021
eBooks through your library

eBooks through your library

We have an ebook subscription with Wheelers books. There are over 2000 titles available and new items are added every month. Just click on the link and log in with your school username and password. Easy! Any questions, just ask Ms Page, your Teacher Librarian.
Are you interested in exam supervision?

Are you interested in exam supervision?

EXAM SUPERVISORS NEEDED

Examination Supervisors play an important part in the administration of examinations at FSHS.

The principal role of an Examination Supervisor is to support students during what can be a stressful time.
Supervisors are also responsible for administrative matters relating to an exam and ensuring the academic integrity of the exam.

To become an examination supervisor you will need the following skills and abilities:
• Able to work accurately with attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure
• Work as part of a team
• Able to carry out duties confidentially and discreetly
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to stand for long periods of time

All supervisors must have a current WWCC for employment and will be required to take a criminal check and online anaphylaxis training through the school.

Commitment Required
Supervisors are needed during the main school exam periods across the year. Exam periods are generally 2 weeks long with the exception of the HSC period which is 4 weeks.
Term 1 – Year 12 half yearly exams
Term 2 – NAPLAN, Year 12 trials
Term 3 – Year 11 exams
Term 4 – HSC exams and Year 11 end of year exams

For more information or to apply please contact Kellorin Long at fortstreet-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au