to hold such positions), justices of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Federal Court of Australia and other state and federal courts, Premiers of New South Wales, and Chancellors of the University of Sydney, the University of New South Wales and other universities. Among its graduates are also well known celebrities. In 2010, The Age reported that Fort Street High School ranked equal fourth among Australian schools based on the number of alumni who had received a top Order of Australia honour. Fort Street Foundation The Foundation was established by some Fortians of the class of 1949. The Foundation provides a means of raising funds for the school via a separate, incorporated entity. The Foundation administers three trust funds: Library and Building (tax deductible) and the Education Fund. Parents and Citizens Association The Parents and Citizens Association, or "P&C", is a forum where parents of students can participate in the governance of the school. Its goals including promoting support for public education, community awareness of the school, participation of parents, interaction with school staff, and general support for the school. The P&C supports improvement of the school's physical environment, communication through the Mercurius'' newsletter and the school website, and fundraising activities. See also List of Government schools in New South Wales List of selective high schools in New South Wales List of Fortians References Notes : The hard copy article also published a table of the schools which were ranked in the top ten places, as follows: 1st with 19 awardsScotch College, Melbourne 2nd with 17 awardsGeelong Grammar School 3rd with 13 awardsSydney Boys High School equal 4th with 10 awards eachFort Street High School, Perth Modern School and St Peter's College, Adelaide equal 7th with 9 awards eachMelbourne Grammar School, North Sydney Boys High School and The King's School, Parramatta equal 10th with 6 awards eachLaunceston Grammar School, Melbourne High School, Wesley College, Melbourne and Xavier College. Further reading External links Fort Street High School website Foreword by Justice Kirby in the sesquicentenary book, Maroon and Silver Educational institutions established in 1849 Public high schools in Sydney Selective schools in New South Wales 1849 establishments in Australia Petersham, New South Wales