Jesse’s weekly hsc message 19 May

May 19, 2023

There are lots of assessment tasks happening at the moment as the schools race to get through the content before the end of this school term for Year 12 students. In my 15 years of guiding students to the top of Mount HSC I have always found this stage of the journey to be the most challenging due to the high pace of content delivery, final assessments before Trial exams and everything else that is happening in a teenagers life.

As of today Trial Exams begin in 73 days for most of our students (for everyone else they are 80 days away). This week we have been asking students how quickly a week goes for them and everyone has been able to acknowledge that each week is flying by. Students have just over 10 of those weeks to whizz by before they are walking into their first Trial Exam.

It’s obviously critical that students focus on their current assessment tasks but we are determined to ensure that some revision of completed topics is completed each day to significantly reduce the chances of students being overwhelmed with the volume of content that will be examined in the Trial exams. With as little as 10-15 minutes of revision (active recall/memory based tasks) per day on completed topics students will be in a much stronger position in 5 or 6 weeks time when the serious exam training begins.

In our sessions we are allocating 10 – 15 minutes of every session to these revision tasks (quote write outs and syllabus mind maps) to build stronger habits and even if this is the only revision a student is doing, at least they are making some progress towards being ready for the Trial exam room. It all helps.

For our Year 11 students, the same principles apply. Yearly exams will be immediately after the Trials and will examine all topics covered (although English, Modern History and Ancient normally don’t examine all topics). With this in mind the revision process needs to be ongoing rather than it being months since a topic has been looked at.

This week we announced some ‘Get Ready for your Trials’ workshops for each campus late June. This is a members only event with limited places in each campus. We will be running a virtual session with the same content which won’t have a limit on numbers so if you miss out on the session on campus there will always be the virtual zoom option.

For those looking for regular motivation delivered to your instagram feed I’ve started a new Instagram account focused purely on motivation and getting students to finish their HSC with no regrets. It’s great to see some parents more following as well. The instagram account is @hsc_jesseg if you wanted to follow.

Jesse GardinerHead Performance Coach

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Staying consistent with HSC study is one of the biggest challenges Year 12 students face. The good news? Building a routine that works is completely achievable when you have the right system in place.

HSC CoWorks helps students develop accountability habits that carry them through assessments and exams with confidence.

These articles walk you through a practical, step-by-step approach to creating study consistency and organisation so that you can remain in control of your HSC year!

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Staying consistent with HSC study is one of the biggest challenges Year 12 students face. The good news? Building a routine that works is completely achievable when you have the right system in place.
HSC CoWorks helps students develop accountability habits that carry them through assessments and exams with confidence.
These articles walk you through a practical, step-by-step approach to creating study consistency and organisation so that you can remain in control of your HSC year!
#hscstudytips #hscstudy #studytips #hsc2026 #hsccoworks

Motivation fades. Systems don’t. If you’re in Year 12 and the early year energy is wearing off, you’re not alone, and you’re not behind. You just need a better structure. We’ve put together a 7-step guide to building real HSC study consistency: from connecting to your WHY, to weekly check-ins, to getting fast feedback that actually helps you grow. The students who keep improving aren’t working harder. They’re working smarter, with the right habits backing them up. Read the full guide via the link in our bio.

#HSC2026 #Year12 #StudyTips #HSCCoWorks #StudySmart

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Motivation fades. Systems don’t. If you’re in Year 12 and the early year energy is wearing off, you’re not alone, and you’re not behind. You just need a better structure. We’ve put together a 7-step guide to building real HSC study consistency: from connecting to your WHY, to weekly check-ins, to getting fast feedback that actually helps you grow. The students who keep improving aren’t working harder. They’re working smarter, with the right habits backing them up. Read the full guide via the link in our bio.
#HSC2026 #Year12 #StudyTips #HSCCoWorks #StudySmart

Success in the HSC isn’t just about studying harder , it’s about studying with purpose.

Our HSC Performance Coach Jesse takes you through the Study Toolkit we send out to all new students to help them stay focused, organised and motivated throughout the year.

Inside:
✨ Vision Board — keeping your goals front of mind
🧠 Mind Map Pad — know your foundational content better than anyone else
📋 Planning Pad — building organisation, structure and momentum

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Success in the HSC isn’t just about studying harder , it’s about studying with purpose.
Our HSC Performance Coach Jesse takes you through the Study Toolkit we send out to all new students to help them stay focused, organised and motivated throughout the year.
Inside:
✨ Vision Board — keeping your goals front of mind
🧠 Mind Map Pad — know your foundational content better than anyone else
📋 Planning Pad — building organisation, structure and momentum
Because high performance starts with the right systems. 🚀 Register for a FREE 14 day trial for your Study Toolkit
#hsccoworks #hsc2026 #hsc2027 #hscstudytips

Absolutely loved catching up with Coach Caitlin from HSC CoWorks Bondi Junction in our latest Podcast Episode! In this episode we chat about her Journalism degree paired with a Bachelor in Creative Intelligence at UTS! Caitlin gives us the inside scoop on the course, how she got there and where she wants to end up.

Caitlin has also worked with hundreds of HSC students over the past 2.5 years at HSC CoWorks and shares her top tips for HSC 2026 students. Ever wondered what it takes to thrive during the HSC? Wondering what the top students do differently? Caitlin talks about maintaining balance, keeping up your hobbies, and effectively using your precious study time working on the tasks that drive results in the exam room.

Full episode - link in bio.

#HSC #StudyTips #StudentLife #Motivation Education

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Absolutely loved catching up with Coach Caitlin from HSC CoWorks Bondi Junction in our latest Podcast Episode! In this episode we chat about her Journalism degree paired with a Bachelor in Creative Intelligence at UTS! Caitlin gives us the inside scoop on the course, how she got there and where she wants to end up.
Caitlin has also worked with hundreds of HSC students over the past 2.5 years at HSC CoWorks and shares her top tips for HSC 2026 students. Ever wondered what it takes to thrive during the HSC? Wondering what the top students do differently? Caitlin talks about maintaining balance, keeping up your hobbies, and effectively using your precious study time working on the tasks that drive results in the exam room.
Full episode - link in bio.
#HSC #StudyTips #StudentLife #Motivation Education

Halfway through Year 12… and this is where things can start to feel real.

The early momentum and motivation from the start of Year 12 is waning, you have been through a few assessment cycles and there is a rush to finish the syllabus before next term.

At this stage of the year, feeling overwhelmed is normal! It doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong, it means you’re in the middle of something demanding. The HSC year IS demanding,

You don’t need to have everything mastered right now. You just need to have a plan and keep moving forward strategically, consistently, and with purpose.

Our top 3 tips…
🔹 Don’t ignore Term 1 content
🔹 Stay on top of new topics (without burning out)
🔹 Start building real exam readiness

5 months from now, school will be over. Keep your goals in sight and keep showing up.

Read the full blog for practical tips to stay on track through Term 3.

#hsccoworks #hscstudytips #hsc2026

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Halfway through Year 12… and this is where things can start to feel real.
The early momentum and motivation from the start of Year 12 is waning, you have been through a few assessment cycles and there is a rush to finish the syllabus before next term.
At this stage of the year, feeling overwhelmed is normal! It doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong, it means you’re in the middle of something demanding. The HSC year IS demanding,
You don’t need to have everything mastered right now. You just need to have a plan and keep moving forward strategically, consistently, and with purpose.
Our top 3 tips…
🔹 Don’t ignore Term 1 content
🔹 Stay on top of new topics (without burning out)
🔹 Start building real exam readiness
5 months from now, school will be over. Keep your goals in sight and keep showing up.
Read the full blog for practical tips to stay on track through Term 3.
#hsccoworks #hscstudytips #hsc2026