Jesse’s Weekly Message – 16 June

Jun 16, 2023

Good morning everyone!

Another Friday rolls around and it’s now only 45 days until the Trial Exams start for most students. For other students it’s either 52 days or 59 days.

Last night we ran the first ‘Conquer your Trial Exams’ workshop in Bondi Junction and I asked students if they thought 46 days was a long time to which one student replied, ‘kind of is’. She is right until you look at everything that needs to be completed between now and July 31st. I then asked the same student a few slides later if she still felt 46 days is a long time and she replied with a strong no!

Given one week flies by so fast, six weeks is going to go very quickly and my key message to students last night was the need to get moving now rather than waiting until the final week of the school holidays when urgency sets in. Trying to prepare for the Trials between the 7th of July and the 31st of July (with two of those weeks back at school) will inevitably lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and underprepared for the demands of the exam papers.

Yes these are ‘trial’ exams however given they are weighted between 30% and 40% of the internal assessment (accounting for 50% of the final HSC result) this is one final opportunity to improve rankings which are a key determinant of the ATAR calculation. It also should be noted that the format/structure of the exam is already known (and matches the final HSC exams) so the only reason a student can’t move forward with their Trial Exam preparation would be that they have other assessment tasks still running before the end of term.

I have three more workshops coming up over the next fortnight and I encourage all HSC CoWorks students to attend so that they can be clear on how to apply the six key behaviours to their study, how to study more effectively, how to breakdown tasks and study time per module, how to stay laser focused on your goals… and so much more! Pizzas served at the end.

Have a great week everyone!

Jesse GardinerHead Performance Coach

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The HSC can feel like it’s all consuming right now.

The assignments. The exams. The late nights. The pressure.

But our Balgowlah coaches are living proof that there’s so much waiting for you on the other side.

From travelling the world, building careers they’re passionate about, studying at university, moving overseas, and saying “yes” to opportunities they never imagined in Year 12 . Their adventures all started with the same thing: putting in the work.

The HSC isn’t the finish line. It’s a launch pad.

Every study session, every practice paper and every small effort you’re making now is helping create more choices, opportunities and skills for your future self.

So when motivation feels hard to find, remember what you’re working towards.

The adventures ahead are worth it 🏔️

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The HSC can feel like it’s all consuming right now.
The assignments. The exams. The late nights. The pressure.
But our Balgowlah coaches are living proof that there’s so much waiting for you on the other side.
From travelling the world, building careers they’re passionate about, studying at university, moving overseas, and saying “yes” to opportunities they never imagined in Year 12 . Their adventures all started with the same thing: putting in the work.
The HSC isn’t the finish line. It’s a launch pad.
Every study session, every practice paper and every small effort you’re making now is helping create more choices, opportunities and skills for your future self.
So when motivation feels hard to find, remember what you’re working towards.
The adventures ahead are worth it 🏔️
#HSC2026 #Year12 #StudyMotivation #FutureYou #HSCCoWorksBalgowlah

HSC Trial Exams are just 40 days away.

And while that might feel like a long time, the reality is that every Year 12 student is now entering one of the most important preparation periods of their HSC journey.

The students who make the biggest improvements between now and Trials aren’t necessarily the smartest students.

They’re the students who have a plan.

That’s why we’ve created a 40-Day Trial Exam Plan & Study Planner to help you focus on the right things at the right time. Make the next 40 days count.

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HSC Trial Exams are just 40 days away.
And while that might feel like a long time, the reality is that every Year 12 student is now entering one of the most important preparation periods of their HSC journey.
The students who make the biggest improvements between now and Trials aren’t necessarily the smartest students.
They’re the students who have a plan.
That’s why we’ve created a 40-Day Trial Exam Plan & Study Planner to help you focus on the right things at the right time. Make the next 40 days count.
📥 Download the free planner - Link in bio
#HSC2026 #Year12 #HSCTrials #StudyPlan #HSCCoWorks

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The HSC tools and systems you need to succeed are right here at CoWorks! 🏔️🚀 And it’s not too late to start using them!
Receive expert support from experienced Coaches, Teachers & Markers across ALL your subjects 7 DAYS a week 🔥
HSC2026 enrolments closing soon.
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40 days... That’s all that’s left until most HSC Students begin their HSC Trial Exams.

While that might sound like plenty of time, these next six weeks will disappear faster than you think. The students who perform their best in Trials won’t be the ones who panic in the final week, they’ll be the ones who use the next 40 days with purpose.

We’ve put together a 40-Day Trial Exam Plan to help you know exactly what to focus on, when to focus on it, and how to build momentum right through to exam day.
✅ Content consolidation
✅ Exam technique
✅ Trial paper practice
✅ Final revision strategies

Plus, we’ve created a FREE 40-Day Study Planner to help you stay organised, track your progress and make every day count.

Read the blog and download your free planner today #linkinbio or COMMENT “Planner” and we will send this directly to you.

#HSC2026 #Year12 #HSCTrials #StudyTips HSCCoWorks

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40 days... That’s all that’s left until most HSC Students begin their HSC Trial Exams.
While that might sound like plenty of time, these next six weeks will disappear faster than you think. The students who perform their best in Trials won’t be the ones who panic in the final week, they’ll be the ones who use the next 40 days with purpose.
We’ve put together a 40-Day Trial Exam Plan to help you know exactly what to focus on, when to focus on it, and how to build momentum right through to exam day.
✅ Content consolidation
✅ Exam technique
✅ Trial paper practice
✅ Final revision strategies
Plus, we’ve created a FREE 40-Day Study Planner to help you stay organised, track your progress and make every day count.
Read the blog and download your free planner today #linkinbio or COMMENT “Planner” and we will send this directly to you.
#HSC2026 #Year12 #HSCTrials #StudyTips HSCCoWorks

WHATS YOUR WHY?

Whether its that ski season in Japan, a boat day in Greece, a basketball game in LA or that 3 month summer break post-exams, knowing what you’re working so hard towards is what will keep you going on the days you lack motivation and just want to give up.

Put in the work now so you can enjoy these things with no regrets 👊🏽👊🏽

#motivation #studymotivation #travel #hsccoworks

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WHATS YOUR WHY?
Whether its that ski season in Japan, a boat day in Greece, a basketball game in LA or that 3 month summer break post-exams, knowing what you’re working so hard towards is what will keep you going on the days you lack motivation and just want to give up.
Put in the work now so you can enjoy these things with no regrets 👊🏽👊🏽
#motivation #studymotivation #travel #hsccoworks