Applications Years 8 – 11, 2019

Applications open 22 June 2018 and close 27 July 2018

Years 8 – 10, 2019

All students applying for 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 500 words (handwritten – no typed versions):

Essay Topic: The way an individual faces challenges shapes them and their achievements. Discuss.

3. A copy of the student’s Birth Certificate or Passport. We are unable to assist with photocopying of documentation, kindly arrange this prior to submitting the application;

4. Copies of school reports - Semester 2, 2017, Semester 1, 2018 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 27 July 2018 and addressed to: Fort Street High School – Enrolments Road Petersham NSW 2049

8. Applicants for Years 8 – 10, 2019 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 Quicklinks 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) 2019”

If posting the application, please enclose a cheque. Do not send cash or credit card details

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Applications open 22 June 2018 and close 29 July 2018

Year 11 2019

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 500 words (handwritten – no typed versions):

Essay Topic: Events shape people more than people shape events. Discuss.

3. A copy of the student’s Birth Certificate or Passport. We are unable to assist with photocopying of documentation, kindly arrange this prior to submitting the application;

4. Copies of school reports - Semester 2, 2017, Semester 1, 2018 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 27 July 2018 and addressed to: Fort Street High School – Enrolments Petersham NSW 2049

8. Applicants for Years 11, 2018 are required to 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 Quicklinks 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) 2019”

If posting the application, please enclose a cheque. Do not send cash or credit card details

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Year 11 2019 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 2019 to be held on Saturday 11 August 2018: - Carringbah High School - Fort Street High School - - - - North 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 29 July 2018. The applicant will then sit the test at Fort Street High School on Saturday 11 August 2018.

Please note: applicants cannot sit the test at Fort Street High School if the school is not your first preference.

If your first preference is not Fort Street High School, you must apply, pay and sit the test at the school you nominate on your application form as your first preference.

Fort Street High Selection Test Information

Date: Saturday 11 August 2018 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 and Science • Abstract Reasoning

Please bring with you:

• Student Identification Form (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 2019

Test Date: Saturday 11 August 2018 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.

Last Name: ______Attach a 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: ______

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