Designed for clarity. Made for students.

Your go-to survival kit for high school life at North Sydney Boys — simplified, streamlined, and stacked with the things you actually need to know.

The NSBHS Student Guidebooks are produced annually with one goal: make starting high school less confusing. As part of a student-led initiative, I lead the creation of a cohesive, visual-first guide tailored for new and returning students.

The goals included

• A clear, navigable structure with consistent visual language.

• Updated tips, and staff-provided info for all students.

• Prioritising first-time students with minimal knowledge of school systems.

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Link to 2024 Guidebook: Available here

Snapshots

Snapshots from the 2024 Guidebook can be viewed here.

Full guidebook is available here.

What's Inside

The guidebook is jam-packed with info, featuring:

• A school map

• Bell Times

• Falcon Pride - The School Code

• Wifi & Software Setup

• Library & Resources

• Transport Info

• Uniform Guide

• Canteen Menu

• Leadership & Committees

• Surviving Year 7

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"The most helpful thing I got all year" — Year 7 Student

While students use them to navigate daily life at NSBHS, teachers also refer to them when reinforcing expectations around things like uniform and school conduct. They’ve become a shared reference point, streamlining communication and creating consistency across the school community.

I’m proud of the team’s high efforts throughout the year to provide students with a resource that’s not only practical, but genuinely supportive — something made by students, for students to ease transitions, answer unasked questions, and build confidence from day one.