since 1899, the school has published "the fortian" magazine, the school's annual review and yearbook. the name later came to refer to all students of the schools past and present. an extensive alumni network is maintained through the school's alumni association, the fortians' union, formed by the amalgamation of the old boys' union and the fort street old girls' union. in addition to maintaining the alumni network, the union also assists the school and promotes its traditions. it holds an annual dinner each october, with some student reunions held concurrently with this event. the fortians' union publishes "faber est", a monthly newsletter.