Three Strategies For Winning n Term 2

May 1, 2014

No doubt you have already been told from one of the team at HSC CoWorks that Term 2 is the most demanding of all the HSC terms so in this post I would like to share some strategies which will support climbers of Mount HSC through to keep on climbing despite the inevitable obstacles and challenges that are part of the climb from Basecamp 2 to Basecamp 3.

Mount HSC

Strategy #1

Vision, vision, vision

How do climbers of Mount Everest get through blizzards, frostbite, fear, lack of oxygen, zero comforts and real dangers? They focus with laser like accuracy on what is at the top of the mountain. They want to be able to say “I climbed Mount Everest” and they want to see the view from the top of the world. Without a vision focus the inevitable problems along the way would become insurmountable and the achievement of their goal would not be possible. The HSC is no different and a student who keeps their vision front of mind every day will stand on top of Mount HSC with their hands raised above their head.

What’s at the top of your Mount HSC to keep you climbing when you’ve had enough? Once you have worked this out keep it front of mind every day!

Some examples of what some students have said is at the top of their Mount HSC:

  • Going to Sydney University/UNSW/UTS
  • Schoolies will be that much better
  • Make parents proud
  • Going to a US College on a sporting scholarship
  • Prove to the world what I am capable of

Strategy # 2

Basecamp – Your success planning tool

The fact that Basecamp is used by over 60% of the Fortune 500 companies(the top 500 companies in the USA) for managing projects probably indicates that this tool works. On your climb up Mount HSC, a vision focus will give you the motivation to continue to climb and continued use of Basecamp will provide your map to get to the top and keep you focused on the tasks that matter. Remember the Pareto Principle, 80% of your results will come from 20% of your study behaviours and all of the tasks on your Basecamp will generally be your 20% tasks. And the best bit about Basecamp is that you get to tick off your tasks and your biggest fans can cheer you on to keep climbing.

Next time you are in the office let’s do a Basecamp session and let’s start ticking these “to do’s” off!

Strategy #3

Consistency, consistency, consistency

Slow and steady wins the race. Much better to be consistently climbing towards the top of Mount HSC then trying to sprint it at crucial times. Those students who are consistently climbing (being proactive, submitting bits of essays, regular attendance, revising regularly, doing past papers etc) will have plenty of gas in the tank to pick up the pace around assessments and exams but they will also be organised and focused as opposed to the flustered sprinter who kept putting things off until “tomorrow”.

If you’re struggling to maintain your consistency, its time to go back to your vision.

  • What will it mean to you if you achieve your vision?
  • How will you feel if you don’t achieve your goal?
  • How do you want to feel when the exam results come out on December 17th?

Remember that the team at HSC CoWorks are your guides up Mount HSC. Together we have many years of experience successfully climbing Mount HSC and nothing makes us happier than supporting students to conquer their own Mount HSC.

 

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πŸ”₯ FINAL HSC STUDY BOOTCAMP Finish your HSC campaign with zero regrets, knowing you gave it everything you had. Our final Study Bootcamp of the year is all about making those last few weeks count. πŸ”₯ Boost your productivity with focused, structured exam training. πŸ’‘ Stay motivated alongside other students pushing towards their goals. βœ… Get exam ready with unseen questions, practice under pressure and accountability to tackle those β€˜frog’ subjects and tasks you’d rather avoid! ⏰ Four focused hours each day, supported by HSC CoWorks coaches who know what it takes to navigate the final stages of the HSC. πŸ“… Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October (ALMOST FULL) and Tuesday 6 October - Friday 9 October ⏰ 10am–2pm πŸ“Balgowlah, Bondi Jct, Chatswood, Mosman

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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.

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Celebrating 30 years of HSC CoWorks! πŸ’«

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

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Celebrating 30 years of HSC CoWorks! πŸ’« 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.

#hsccoworks #hsc2026 #hsc2027 #hscstudyskills #hscmotivation

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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. #hsccoworks #hsc2026 #hsc2027 #hscstudyskills #hscmotivation