Principal’s Report

Dear Fortians, Parents and Carers, Harmony Week Last week was Harmony Week. The theme for Harmony Week 2025 is “Everyone Belongs,” a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusion and acceptance in our diverse community. Harmony week is not only about recognising our differences but also about celebrating the shared values and experiences that bring us together as one family. It’s a time to reflect on how we can create a culture of understanding, respect, and belonging – values that are essential in our school and beyond. Australia is a vibrant and multicultural country – from the oldest continuous culture…

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Year 7 History Excursion

On Monday the 10th of March year 7 history students went on an excursion to The Big Dig,  an archaeological site in The Rocks and then to Observatory Hill and the original Fort Street High School. At the Big Dig… Read more

IMP Update

IMP Update

IMP Music Camp is a huge success The 2025 IMP camp, held from 21-23 March,… Read more

Creative Writing

As part of our Reading to Write module in the Preliminary English course students were asked to write a story in the style of Jamaica Kincaid’s short story “Girl”. The results were as delightful and surprising as Jamaica Kincaid… Read more

Year 9 History Excursion

On Wednesday the 5th of March, 9HIS1 and 9HIS3, with Mr. Galvin and Miss. Fisher, went on an excursion to the Hyde Park Anzac Memorial to enrich our learning in the History unit on Australians at War: World War 1. Read more

Environmental Committee

Hey Fort Street! The Environmental Committee is here with an exciting update on our latest events! We’ve kicked off the year with a bang – starting with our stall at Clubs and Committees Day, Pancake Day,… Read more

Year 8 & 9 French Film Festival Excursion

On Wednesday Week 6, 8I and 😯 went on an enriching excursion out to watch the engaging, french-foodie comedy, “All Stirred Up!” after indulging in the wonders of French pastries back at school to celebrate the annual French… Read more

Australian Geography Competition

Fort Street High School has a number of outstanding Geography students, many of whom go on to achieve highly in the HSC. To continue to encourage success in Geography and reward student achievement Fort Street participates each year… Read more

2025 NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge

            The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge is now open and Fort Street is excited to be participating! What is the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge? The PRC is a statewide Challenge that encourages students to… Read more

From the Fort Street Careers Office

The world is changing. Digital disruption. The economy. Trump. Climate. Possible wars. Another pandemic…. With the world in such a state of flux, how should we approach the delicate subject of life after Fort Street for our students? It is… Read more

Outside the Fort

News Outside the Fort Congratulations to Edmund Derwent (HSC 2020) who addressed the Careers Advisers Conference at the University of Sydney last week, in his role as a USyd Student Ambassador. Edmund is currently in his fifth year of a… Read more