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High Notes, Vol 27 No 9, April 03 2026

From the Principal

School Cross Country Carnival

Thank you to Mr Kurt Rich for organising another great carnival. It was wonderful to see so many students enjoy the outdoors and get some long distance running in before the holidays. Well done to Nestor Chan on winning the Opens Cross Country division at the school carnival. 

School Holidays and Student Wellbeing

School holidays can feel very different from the school term. Routines relax and screen times often increase. For many children, especially teenagers, this can lead to sleep problems, irritability, or conflict at home. This is common and manageable.

Children do best when some structure remains. You do not need a strict schedule. Focus on a few non鈥憂egotiables. Keep sleep and wake times reasonably consistent. Eat meals at regular times. Set clear limits for screen use, especially at night. These anchors help children regulate mood and energy.

Regular physical activity is especially important during the school holidays. Research consistently shows that when the school day structure is removed, students tend to move less and spend more time sedentary. This can affect mood, sleep, and energy levels. Daily movement supports physical health and also helps regulate behaviour and emotions. Exercise does not need to be formal or competitive. Walking, cycling, swimming, or informal sport with friends all make a difference. Encouraging regular activity during the holidays helps students return to school more settled, focused, and ready to learn.

Social Media Policy

It is against school policy for students to post any photos in school uniform on personal or non-school-affiliated social media accounts.

There are only two (2) official and approved accounts which are overseen by the IT administrator and Deputy Principals:

The Sydney Boys High School Facebook AND The Sydney Boys High School Instagram account.

If students wish to operate a social media account that represents Sydney Boys High School in any way, they are required to complete the following steps in accordance with the School and DoE policy:

• Seek approval from the Principal first.
• Change the title/name of the account to include 鈥淯NOFFICIAL鈥�.
• Ensure an MIC previews posts.
• Turn off comments on all posts.

George Barris
Relieving Principal