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High Notes, Vol 27 No 7, March 20 2026

From the Principal

High Talent

Congratulations to our 1st XI Cricket team who chased down 90 runs in 16 overs to progress to the Final of the Davidson Shield. A big effort travelling to Dubbo and taking the win. Well done to Nehan Hossain collecting figures of 3/14.

Good luck in the final next week in Bathurst.

Jameson Vu was selected in the GPS 1st Grade Tennis team. He is only in year 9 so to be selected, a fine effort from this talented sportsman.

Rowing Assembly 2026

"Special guest, Andrew Bowey (SHS-1977), rowers of Head of the River crews, parents, students, teachers, welcome to our 2026 rowing assembly. We come together on the traditional day before the big event to honour and congratulate our crews as they prepare for their extreme test at the Head of the River regatta tomorrow.

"Rowing participation is at an all-time High. Irrespective of the racing results, lots of boys are benefitting physically, socially and emotionally from their participation in the program. Tomorrow will be the first time we compete in the 3rd VIII race, and we have the honour of hosting two boats in that race.

"Twenty-six years ago, High boated 2 VIIIs, 4 IVs and 2 Junior VIIIs at the Head of the River in 2000. Tomorrow we will have an additional two eights competing at the Head of the River. The 1st VIII placed 7th in a time of 6.16.24 (winner鈥檚 time +5.09%) and the 2nd VIII were also seventh in 6.23.15 (winner鈥檚 time +5.32%).  Since that day at SIRC, the first VIII performance has only been beaten once in 2005 and the second VIII effort twice, in 2005 and 2017.  For the 1st VIII to match that they will likely need a time of 6:12 or better and the 2nd VIII a time of 6:19 or better. A tough ask as the top end is higher than it ever has been before, but I know these crews will do their best to try to attain this significant PB.

"I want to congratulate all the boys who have been selected to compete for High. Set your own goals and have fun. Your season of training comes down to less than 7 minutes on the water. I wish all crews the best of luck on Saturday and hope that the eight can beat 6 minutes and 17 seconds 鈥� a barrier we have not broken through since 2016 when one of the current 1st VIII coaches Daniel Xu was coxswain. Remember to make tomorrow better than today."

Online Safety

We are aware of a rise in harmful online content aimed at boys and young men. Some of this content promotes disrespectful language and attitudes towards others.

Our expectation is clear. Students must treat others with respect and behave appropriately online and at school. Sexist or harassing behaviour is not acceptable and will be addressed in line with our behaviour and anti鈥慴ullying procedures.

The school continues to teach respectful relationships and critical digital literacy so students can recognise misinformation and make safe choices online. We ask parents to discuss online behaviour with their sons and to contact the school if there are concerns.

Wellbeing Ambassadors

Congratulations to the wellbeing ambassadors on running the digital wellbeing day on Tuesday March 17. It is great students are sharing important messages with other students. 鈥淪croll less. Live more. Digital balance isn鈥檛 about quitting screens: it鈥檚 about choosing your peace of mind鈥�.
George Barris
Relieving Principal