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High Notes, Vol 27 No 12, May 08 2026

From the Principal

Leadership Assembly 2026

"Staff, students, parents and Prefects of Sydney Boys High, welcome to our formal recognition of student leadership and to the investiture assembly for our 2026 School Prefects.

"I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional custodians of the land and waterways on which we meet. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, the keepers of culture and law. I extend that respect to any Aboriginal people with us today.

"Thank you to the many students who have served our school in leadership roles this year. The Prefects, SRC, Community Service, Peer Support, Equality, PAWS and the Wellbeing Team. You have led through service and influence. Putting your name forward takes courage. Doing the work well takes grit and time. You should be proud of what you have contributed.

"The strength of our Prefect body reflects our commitment to leadership for service. We want our most engaged and capable students to nominate as Prefect Interns. When students vote thoughtfully, we achieve a strong and diverse leadership team. Our Prefect traditions matter. They connect us to our history. At the same time, each cohort has the opportunity to build something new. Many fine Prefects have served this school. That legacy sets a high standard for those who follow. The tradition of our Prefects and Year 12 volunteering started in 2001, when then school captain Nick Armstrong became disillusioned with what was going on in other schools and changed muck up day into what is now the volunteer day. That day Nick organised a charity collection on Anzac parade and had a live cross with 2GB radio to explain how students could serve a purpose before finishing school, rather than creating havoc.

"The 2026 Senior Prefect leadership team has been active and innovative. School Captain Jude Ou, Vice鈥慍aptain Arif Mohamed and Senior Prefect Eric Liu have strengthened ties with Sydney Girls High School through the High Stakes events. They expanded careers pathways seminars with the OBU, increased volunteering and engaged old boys to support academic progress.

"Our long鈥憇erving Prefect MIC, Ms Rigby, continues to mentor and support generations of Prefects. She sets high standards and holds students to account. She does this with care, professionalism and commitment. She is a trusted confidant to our boys. I thank her for her dedication, her judgement and her leadership.

"To progress from Prefect Intern to School Prefect and to receive their perpetual badges today, students had to meet demanding requirements. Academic standards had to be maintained. Participation in school life was essential. Two GPS sports were required. Students had to earn a Student Awards Scheme Award in their final year. Behaviour, dress and punctuality had to be exemplary from the beginning of Year 10. Any serious disciplinary issue resulted in disqualification. These expectations are clear and non鈥憂egotiable.

"Sydney Boys High Prefects are positive, respected and trusted leaders. They have earned their place in the history of this school. Congratulations to all students receiving their Prefect badges today. You will now sign the Prefects Register, a tradition since 1955. We thank you for your service to High and to your peers."

Year 12 Reports

All Year 12 students should now have their reports. For the first time in their schooling, students receive an ATAR estimate based on their best ten units. It is important to understand the limits of this estimate. At this stage, not all course content has been assessed. The first full examination of HSC courses occurs at the Trial HSC in August. So far this year, only a small number of topics have been completed and, in most courses, only one or two assessment tasks have been undertaken. Any prediction about final performance must therefore be treated with care.

Despite these limitations, the May report is an important indicator of possible HSC outcomes. Each year, many students improve significantly on these early estimates as they refine their study habits and preparation. However, where there is no meaningful change in approach to study and revision, early ATAR indicators tend to be broadly accurate, particularly if this year鈥檚 pattern of results aligns with that seen in previous HSC cohorts.

NSW Public School Parent Survey

Please complete the NSW public school parent survey.

The NSW Public School Survey is a survey tool used by the Department of Education, and by extension, Sydney Boys High School to gauge your experience with the school. Responses are confidential.

NSW Public School Student Survey

All students will be undertaking the student survey.

Parents can opt out of this by completing the form:
George Barris
Relieving Principal