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Iconic ocean view photo backdrop and access to Fort Scratchley grounds.

Entertainment and decoration package included.

Dedicated event planning support.

Year 10 Formal Package About Fort Scratchley

Year 10 School Formal Package

Welcome to your Year 10 Formal venue, where your night will be one to remember. 

The Fort Scratchley Function Centre event experts will help you with every detail.

Our $92pp Year 10 Formal Package includes: 

  • Exclusive access to the grounds of Fort Scratchley for one hour of photos before your formal (weather permitting) 
  • Mocktail on arrival 
  • Bottomless soft drinks 
  • Delicious food and a dessert grazing station 
  • DJ entertainment (3hr) 
  • '2025' light up numbers 
  • Table centrepieces and more.  

Looking for something a little extra? We have a range of additional options including premium menu items, fairy lights and photography packages.  

Contact our team to plan your function and secure your date.  

Students dressed up in formal wear, walking into their school formal at Fort Scratchley

With a stunning backdrop of ocean views and a combination of modern facilities and heritage charm, Fort Scratchley is a unique Newcastle venue for your Year 10 school formal.

Built in the late 1800s to protect Newcastle, the Fort is rich in military history and boasts 360° panoramic views of the coast, Nobby's Beach headland, Newcastle Baths, harbour and the city. 

Fort Scratchley is a versatile venue with a contemporary function centre that is full of light and features a timber deck, ideal as an alfresco option for soaking up the sea air.

Contact our team to start planning your next event now.

Students at their school formal at Fort Scratchley, with Nobbys Headland in the background

"Event was fantastic. Organising was great, staff on the night were awesome, the room looks amazing and was the right size. DJ was provided and did a great job. Very easy experience and well coordinated by the events staff. Thank you."

Formal Organiser

"Thanks for a great night, the kids really enjoyed themselves."

Formal Organiser

"The formal was awesome - such good value for money."

Formal Organiser

"The venue and set up was amazing. Room looked beautiful. Staff were fantastic and accommodated all our needs."

Formal Organiser

Gallery

Year 10 students hanging out in front of the old Fort wall at their school formal
Students taking a selfie at their school formal at Fort Scratchley with Nobby's Headland in the background
The girls having a laugh at their table during their school formal at Fort Scratchley
Students leaning against the old Fort wall in their formal wear
The boys in their school formal suits in front of the ocean at Fort Scratchley
Students at their school formal at Fort Scratchley
Students outside Fort Scratchley enjoying the ocean view at their school formal
Year 10 kids inside Fort Scratchley Function Centre dancing at their school formal.
Students looking out at the ocean view from Fort Scratchley Function Centre at their school formal, with a big 2025 lit up sign.



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