Applications Years 8 – 11, 2020

Applications open 21 June 2019 and close 26 July 2019

All enquiries: Please email kellorin.long1@det.nsw.edu.au

Years 8 – 10, 2020

All students applying for Fort Street High School should include the following with their application:

1. Completed Selective Schools Application Form available on the Selective High School website:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-
classes/years-8-to-12/application-process
2. English writing piece of maximum 600 words (handwritten – no typed versions):
Essay Topic: (Discuss)
Should the human rights records of bidding countries be taken into account when
awarding international competitions such as the Football World Cup or Olympics?
3. A copy of the student’s Birth Certificate or Passport. The original document will need to be
supplied, only should your child qualify for an interview. We are unable to assist with
photocopying of documentation, kindly arrange this prior to submitting the application;
4. Copies of school reports - Semester 2, 2018, Semester 1, 2019 and most recent NAPLAN results;
5. Copies of evidence of recent participation in academic competitions and co-curricular activities;
6. English, English Writing and Mathematics Competition results or other evidence of
performance in literacy and numeracy;
7. All postal applications must be received before, on or date stamped 26 July 2019 and
addressed to: Fort Street High School – Enrolments
Parramatta Road Petersham NSW 2049
8. Applicants for Years 8 – 10, 2020 are not required to sit an entrance test.

Administration Fee for Years 8, 9 and 10 Applications

There is a $50 non-refundable administration fee to cover the processing of the application.
The payment can be in the form of cheque, cash, or Mastercard/Visa credit card at our school.
Payment can also be made on our school website: www.fortstreet.nsw.edu.au
1. Click on Quick links or Home
2. Select Online Payment
3. You will only need to complete the following sections:
- Student Details (Given Name and Surname)
- Payer Details and Payment Options
4. Tick Other
5. Type in the Payment Description: “Enrol Year (add the year you are applying for) 2020”
If posting the application, please enclose a cheque. Do not send cash or credit card details

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 Year 11 2020

All students applying for Fort Street High School should include the following with their application:

1. Completed Selective Schools Application Form available on the Selective High School website:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-
classes/years-8-to-12/application-process
2. English writing piece of maximum 750 words (handwritten – no typed versions):
Essay Topic: (Discuss)
“During bad circumstances, which is the human inheritance, you must decide not to be
reduced. You have your humanity, and you must not allow anything to reduce that. We are
obliged to know we are global citizens. Disaster reminds us we are world citizens, whether
we like it or not” – Maya Angelou
3. A copy of the student’s Birth Certificate or Passport. . The original document will need to be
supplied, only should your child qualify for an interview. We are unable to assist with
photocopying of documentation, kindly arrange this prior to submitting the application;
4. Copies of school reports - Semester 2, 2018, Semester 1, 2019 and most recent NAPLAN
results;
5. Copies of evidence of recent participation in academic competitions and co-curricular activities;
6. English, English Writing and Mathematics Competition results or other evidence of
performance in literacy and numeracy;
7. All postal applications must be received before, on or date stamped 26 July 2019 and
addressed to: Fort Street High School – Enrolments
Parramatta Road Petersham NSW 2049
8. Applicants for Years 11, 2020 will sit the Acer Higher Abilities Selection Test (See Page 3)

Administration Fee for Year 11 Applications

There is a $100 non-refundable fee (Includes selection test and administration fee)
The payment can be in the form of cheque, cash, or Mastercard/Visa credit card at our school.
Payment can also be made on our school website: www.fortstreet.nsw.edu.au

1. Click on Quick links or Home

2. Select Online Payment
3. You will only need to complete the following sections:
- Student Details (Given Name and Surname)
- Payer Details and Payment Options
4. Tick Other
5. Type in the Payment Description “Enrol Year (add the year you are applying for) 2020”
If posting the application, please enclose a cheque. Do not send cash or credit card details

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 Year 11 2020 ACER Higher Abilities Selection Test
As part of the Fort Street High School Year 11 selection process, applicants will be required to sit the
Acer Higher Abilities Test.

The Selective High Schools listed below are coordinating their entry test for Years 8-11 2020 to be held
on Saturday 10 August 2019:
- Caringbah High School
- Fort Street High School
- Girraween High School
- Gosford High School
- Hornsby Girls High School
- North Sydney Girls High School
- St George Girls High School
If you wish to apply for other selective schools not on the above list, please make direct contact with
the individual school.
If your first preference is Fort Street High School, you will need to apply and pay for the test at
Fort Street High School before 26 July 2019. The applicant will then sit the test at Fort Street
High School on Saturday 10 August 2019.
Please note: applicants cannot sit the test at Fort Street High School if the school is not your first
preference.

If you have nominated a second or third preference from the list above, you must also submit an
application to those schools. If Fort Street High School is your second or third preference, you must
still complete and send a full application (See page 2 – listed 1 to 7) to Fort Street High School so we
can register your preference. An administration fee of $50 will be charged to process the application.

As part of the Fort Street High School Year 11 selection process, applicants will be required to sit the
Higher Abilities Test which will be held on:

Date: Saturday 10 August 2019

Time: 9.30 am – 1:00 pm approx. includes a short break
(Arrive at 9.00 am for identification check)
Venue: Fort Street High School (Assemble outside the School Office)

The selection test comprises:

• English Reading Comprehension

• English Written Expression (Discussion or creative topic)
• Mathematics
• Abstract Reasoning

Please bring with you:

• Student Identification Form (See Page 4) - completed with photo attached

• 2 blue or black pens
• 2 HB pencils and eraser
• Drinking water in a clear container – no labels

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 Student Identification Form
Entrance Test for Year 11 Enrolment in 2020

Test Date: Saturday 10 August 2019

9:30 pm – 1:00 pm approx. (Arrive at 9.00 am)

This form is to be handed in on the day of the entrance test.

Students will NOT be allowed to sit the test without this completed form.
The form will be retained by the school for our records.

Attach a
Last Name: _________________________________________
recent
photograph First Name: _________________________________________
here
(Taken in the Date of Birth: _________________________________________
last 12
months)
Current School: _________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Suburb: _______________________________________ Post Code: ____________________________

Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________________

Parent/Carer’s Signature: ___________________________________