Charity, Volunteering and other co-curricular activities offered at Fort Street include:
Amnesty Committee
A group for students who want to challenge injustice wherever it happens, and stand for equality, freedom and justice. A crew of Fortians dedicate time each week to discussing and campaigning for social and political justice, and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that they are making a real difference.
On Friday lunch in W23. Contact: Ms Hurrell (Cohen Staffroom)
Fitness Club
This group meets for fitness training on Thursday afternoons 3:30- 4:10pm in the gym.
Contact: Ms Cove (Rowe Staffroom)
Meditation Group
Tuesday mornings 8.15-8.30am in the SSO room.
Contact: Mr Dooley (Student Support Office)
Reconciliation Committee
Join other interested students to discuss how FSHS can contribute to reconciliation. Meets in Library Seminar 1 every Thursday lunch.
Contact: Daniel Rees, SRC
Running Club
Whatever your skill level you are welcome to join the school running club which meets on Friday mornings at 8:00am for half an hour on the oval.
Contact: Mr Feng or Mr Sarif (Rowe Staffroom)
STIVE
For over 20 years, Fort Street has supported a student led and mentored, voluntary Christian program called STIVE – abbreviated from “students alive”. The group meets every Friday lunchtime in the staff common room (Wilkins level 1 near Museum) and offers Christian focused learning and fellowship for all Fortians who wish to attend. It is a Department of Education policy that all students who wish to attend voluntary student activities of a religious nature need to have parent permission.
Contact: Mr Pawley (Cohen Staffroom)
Student 2 Student Reading Program
FSHS has been involved in the Smith Families’ student2student reading program for many years. Students can volunteer to be a reading buddy for a younger student in another school who has been assessed as being up to two years behind in their reading development and wanting additional support to improve their learning. The Fort Street buddy listens to an allocated younger student read over the telephone two to three times a week for at least 20 minutes. The student then records each phone call and reports on the progress.
Contact: Ms Maddox (Cohen Staffroom)
Breakfast Club
Breakfast is provided for students in the staff common room (lower level of the Wilkins Building near the Ron Horan Museum) every Thursday from 8.30-9.30am.
Contact: Ms Dooley (Student Support Office)
Composting Team
This group is coordinated by Ms Catalan in the Rowe staffroom. The composters have a fortnightly roster, and their duties are acknowledged by house points.
Contact: Ms Catalan (Rowe Staffroom)
Diversity Committee
Diversity committee work to create an inclusive environment at FSHS that celebrates diversity of gender, sexuality, neurotype and ability. Please join us to advocate for these and any other diversity issues you care about. Everyone is welcome.
On Wednesday Lunch in W19. Contact: Ms Dooley (Student Support Office)
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
This award is open to students 14 years of age or older. At Fort Street, all Year 9 students have the opportunity to complete the Bronze Award. To qualify for an award, students must satisfy Community Service, Skills, Physical recreation and Adventurous Journey requirements. Students can progress through the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, which require increasing levels of commitment and achievement. Students are expected to organise their own community service, skill/hobby, physical recreation activities (cannot include school sport) and expeditions.
Contact: Mr O'Neill (Rowe Staffroom)
