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Developing the skill of essay writing

Mar 2, 2021

Fergus Gardiner, Founder of HSC CoWorks + an English and Modern History Teacher, outlines the secret to writing a strong HSC Essay in this video and also highlights WHY essay writing is a critical skill for students to develop at school and take with them into the next stage of their life.

How can students write a strong HSC Essay?

  • Eat the Frog – watch the video below to find out more 🙂
  • Have a Strategy and Plan for your essay – Students need a process to follow and at HSC CoWorks this is the Essay Building Template, an essay plan which deals with HSC outcomes and gives students the structure to write their essay 
  • Click here to view our Texts and Human Experiences Essay Building Template.

Why is the skill of essay writing important?

  • Understanding and using language effectively is a critical skill which is needed beyond a student’s school years.
  • Developing the skill of essay writing at school gives students the capacity to write and express their ideas.
  • Writing is an understated behaviour and has been challenged in the “digital” world which our children have all become accustomed to. Our mission is to engage students in reflective thinking and improve their ability to communicate with other people.

Watch the video below to find out more!

 

HSC CoWorks provides HSC support for students across our Mosman, Bondi Junction, Chatswood, and Dee Why locations. We are also able to provide support to students across NSW virtually! 

 Our Navigating the HSC series provides parents and students with the knowledge they need to navigate their way through the HSC. 

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Got questions about the HSC?

We’re going LIVE this Thursday to answer them.

From essays and quotes… To study balance, trials prep, and everything in between!

Join our Head Performance Coach + team as we break it down and give you real, practical strategies you can actually use.

📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 6PM

P.S. Bring your questions and we’ll answer them live.

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Got questions about the HSC? We’re going LIVE this Thursday to answer them. From essays and quotes… To study balance, trials prep, and everything in between! Join our Head Performance Coach + team as we break it down and give you real, practical strategies you can actually use. 📅 Thursday, April 9 ⏰ 6PM P.S. Bring your questions and we’ll answer them live.

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But here’s the real win 👇
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🚨 MARCH RAFFLE – FINAL DAYS TO WIN A $75 WESTFIELD VOUCHER 🚨 Every rep = a shot to win. Upload a Mind Map → 🎟️ 1 entry Submit a Challenge Question → 🎟️ 1 entry The more you submit… the more chances you have. Simple. But here’s the real win 👇 Every submission = feedback Every feedback = chance for improvement 🎯 Practice. Submit. Win.

One of the biggest mistakes students make in the HSC is trying to avoid getting things wrong.

❌ They delay practice.
❌ They wait until they feel ready.
❌ They leave feedback too late.

Confidence doesn’t come from getting your answers right the first time. It comes from getting it WRONG early enough to improve.

The students who perform best:
✅ Practice questions early
✅ Practice their writing consistently
✅ Get feedback weeks (not days) before exams

🎯 The goal isn’t to avoid failure. It’s to use it, early, so you can walk into exams calm, prepared, and confident.

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One of the biggest mistakes students make in the HSC is trying to avoid getting things wrong. ❌ They delay practice. ❌ They wait until they feel ready. ❌ They leave feedback too late. Confidence doesn’t come from getting your answers right the first time. It comes from getting it WRONG early enough to improve. The students who perform best: ✅ Practice questions early ✅ Practice their writing consistently ✅ Get feedback weeks (not days) before exams 🎯 The goal isn’t to avoid failure. It’s to use it, early, so you can walk into exams calm, prepared, and confident.

The students who stay consistent during the HSC?

They’re not more disciplined. They’re more connected.

Connected to:
🏔️Where they’re going
🏔️ Who they want to become
🏔️ What’s possible if they follow through

Because when your vision is strong, you stop negotiating with yourself.

You don’t wake up and ask: “Do I feel like studying today?”

You wake up and ask: ““What do I need to do today to get closer to the top of Mount HSC?”

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The students who stay consistent during the HSC? They’re not more disciplined. They’re more connected. Connected to: 🏔️Where they’re going 🏔️ Who they want to become 🏔️ What’s possible if they follow through Because when your vision is strong, you stop negotiating with yourself. You don’t wake up and ask: “Do I feel like studying today?” You wake up and ask: ““What do I need to do today to get closer to the top of Mount HSC?”