A Successful 21st Century Operator?

Sep 22, 2013

I don’t think that there is anyone who would disagree with the fact that we live in times of enormous change and as an HSC coaching and HSC tuition centre we are at the forefront of this change as we prepare our students for the new economy that we live in.

We believe that a successful 21st Century operator, a person who will not only survive but also thrive in todays world, will need to be dynamic, innovative, a do-er, be self directed , adaptive, passionate, and comfortable with an ever changing world. We can now see that the days of getting a university degree to ensure a secure and successful life are long gone.

A University degree is now seen to be a means of opening the door to the next stage. In order to get through the first door and to keep the door open we need to be able to demonstrate the skills of a successful 21st operator.

People who don’t keep pace with the rate of change are at risk of being marginalised in a society with enormous opportunity.

Preparing students to be successful 21st Century Operators is what we do and this is why we have our team trained by the NeuroLeadership Group.

We love this Sir Kenneth Robinson video which provides some insights into the problem with an education system that was built for an industrial model which no longer exists.

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For most Year 12 students, Trial Exams are officially behind you! 🎉 Take a few days to switch off, reset and enjoy the feeling of having made it through!
Then it’s time to turn your attention to the final stretch. Trials aren’t meant to be perfect. They’re exactly what the name suggests, a trial run for the real thing.
So embrace the mistakes. Look closely at where marks were lost. Get feedback. Work out what needs to change and adjust your approach.
The next few weeks aren’t about starting again. They’re about refining, improving and building confidence from everything you’ve already done.
You’ve come this far. You’ve got this. 💪
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Celebrating 30 years of HSC CoWorks! 💫 
In 1996, @fergusgardiner started working with a small group of HSC students in Bondi Junction. His ability to inspire a genuine passion for learning particularly in English quickly saw that small group grow through word of mouth. 
Fergus’ wife @carollgardiner alongside their son @jesseperformancecoach and his wife @sarahgards7 joined the business as it grew, helping to establish campuses in Mosman, Chatswood, Lindfield, Dee Why and Balgowlah. Jesse and Sarah now lead the organisation alongside an incredible team of more than 100 coaches, markers, teachers, an amazing Head Office and Web Development team, and also Emily and Nick who joined our team this year. There have been plenty of ups and downs, milestones, obstacles and lessons along the way, and HSC CoWorks wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible people who have been part of it over the years.
And to every student who has walked through our doors and every parent who has trusted us to play a part in their child’s education, THANK YOU. Your support and trust over the past 30 years means more to us than we can say. We are so grateful to have worked with your child during the most important stage of their schooling career and thank you for championing our program as we strive to support young people develop the skills, habits and mindset that will support them long after their HSC.
And of course to our own family, especially our three children who put up with having both parents in the business and many weekends and evenings spent around the dinner table building new ideas, solving problems, packing study toolkits and everything in between!
We’re incredibly proud of what has been built over the past three decades, but even more excited about what comes next.
Thank you,
Jesse, Sarah, Fergus & Carol Gardiner
The HSC matters. But what students build along the way matters even more.
The HSC year is your training ground for life.. where you can develop skills like how to plan ahead, take ownership, tackle challenges, respond to feedback and perform under pressure.
These aren’t just skills for getting through Year 12. They’re the skills, mindset and habits that you will take with you into university, work and whatever comes next.
At HSC CoWorks, our role is to provide the structure, support, coaching and accountability that helps students develop these capabilities, while working towards their HSC goals.
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HSC CoWorks Open Days are coming this September!
If you’re heading into Year 12 (HSC 2027), come and experience HSC CoWorks for yourself.
Meet our team, explore the space and discover how we help students build the structure, study habits, accountability and exam skills needed to reach their full potential in their HSC year.
📍 CHATSWOOD — 12 Sept | 10–11:30am
📍 BONDI JUNCTION — 12 Sept | 2–3:30pm
📍 MOSMAN — 19 Sept | 10–11:30am
📍 BALGOWLAH — 19 Sept | 2–3:30pm
⭐ Hear from our Head Performance Coach
⭐ Tour your local campus
⭐ Meet our Coaches & hear their stories
⭐ Ask questions and learn how the program works
FREE TO ATTEND | Students + parents/carers welcome
Places are limited so please book your spot via the link in bio.
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