Hashtag #noregrets2013

Aug 28, 2013

Hi Everyone,

As we enter the final stages of HSC 2013 one of my roles at HSC CoWorks Bondi Junction and Mosman is to help ensure that students walk out of their final HSC exam with no regrets about the amount of effort they put into their HSC campaign.

With 50% of marks still up for grabs, the good news is that regardless of the amount of work done up to this point or what rank a student achieved for the assessment process there is still an opportunity to create a feeling of zero regret.

What do I think would constitute a no regret situation for a student? This would vary from student to student depending on what they wanted to achieve this year. If it were me doing the HSC again this is what I would want to be able to say to myself when the HSC is done and dusted.

1. Despite being burnt out from the Trials and a long year, I continued to work every day.

2. While sometimes I did the easy study (memorising quotes, multiple choice on the board of studies website etc) most of the time I am working on the tasks that will get me the marks (practice exams, writing English essays etc). For more on this see my blog on where to find the extra marks.

3. I was aware of my weaknesses across my 10 or 12 units and I actively worked towards turning them into strengths.

4. I responded to lots of different essay questions under exam conditions.

5. I attempted at least one full Mock Trial Exam for each of my subjects under exam conditions before my final HSC exam.

6. I utilised every spare chunk of 10 minutes, 30 minutes and 60 minutes to get closer to a situation of #noregrets.

7. I sacrificed TV and social media for 50 days so that I could give my full focus towards a great HSC result.

I am sure there are some other actions you could take but I think you get the idea. My goal for each of our students is that when they walk out of the exam room for the final time they can hold their head up high knowing that they did everything they could in the final stages of their HSC campaign. If they have done that, no-one will ever be able to take that achievement away from them and they will be well equipped with the next set of challenges that lie beyond the HSC.

I would love to see lots of students across NSW using the hashtag #noregrets2013 in social media over the next 6 weeks.

If you need any help working towards #noregrets please let me know.

Jesse Gardiner

Head Coach

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The upcoming April school holidays present a fantastic opportunity—not just to catch up, but to get ahead of what’s to come.

For Year 12 students, the next Term is particularly intense, with a race to complete all course content before the Trial Exams. Students who do very little over the break will find themselves under more pressure during the term, especially alongside school, sport, co-curricular and social commitments.

For our Year 11 students, this holiday period is a chance to build brain circuitry and develop familiarity with Term 2 content before it’s formally taught. Starting the term with that early awareness and understanding is always less stressful than walking in cold.

For these reasons HSC COWORKS IS OPEN during the school holidays and we encourage Year 11&12 students to attend their sessions so that they can get ahead of Term 2!

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The upcoming April school holidays present a fantastic opportunity—not just to catch up, but to get ahead of what’s to come.
For Year 12 students, the next Term is particularly intense, with a race to complete all course content before the Trial Exams. Students who do very little over the break will find themselves under more pressure during the term, especially alongside school, sport, co-curricular and social commitments.
For our Year 11 students, this holiday period is a chance to build brain circuitry and develop familiarity with Term 2 content before it’s formally taught. Starting the term with that early awareness and understanding is always less stressful than walking in cold.
For these reasons HSC COWORKS IS OPEN during the school holidays and we encourage Year 11&12 students to attend their sessions so that they can get ahead of Term 2!

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👏🏼 MAKE 👏🏼 YOUR 👏🏼 APRIL 👏🏼 HOLIDAYS 👏🏼 COUNT 👏🏼
What are our top 3️⃣ strategies to make the most for your upcoming break? ☀️
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#hsccoworks #schoolholidays #hsc #aprilholidays #hsc2025 #hsc2026 #hscstudy #hscstudytips

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JOIN OUR APRIL HOLIDAY BOOTCAMP 🥾💪🏻 & make some serious progress with your HSC prep these holidays!
April 14-17 10am-2pm | Final places remaining in Bondi & Chatswood! Link in bio 👆🏼🤩
Available for Year 11 & 12 | Available for members & non-members

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Are you a 2024 HSC graduate who wants to make a real impact whilst getting great experience and learning skills to support you land a grad role?

HSC CoWorks Mosman & Balgowlah are on the lookout for inspiring and enthusiastic Coaches to join our team!

If you:

✅ Crushed the HSC in 2024
✅ Love helping others succeed
✅ Bring good vibes, energy, and communication skills
✅ Want to build your resume and leadership skills
Then we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Positions available at both Mosman and Balgowlah campuses

📆 Must be available during July 2025

Tag a friend who should apply or follow the link in our bio to learn more.

#CoachingJob #HSCmentor #MosmanJobs #BalgowlahJobs #HSCsuccess

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WE ARE HIRING!
Are you a 2024 HSC graduate who wants to make a real impact whilst getting great experience and learning skills to support you land a grad role?
HSC CoWorks Mosman & Balgowlah are on the lookout for inspiring and enthusiastic Coaches to join our team!
If you:
✅ Crushed the HSC in 2024
✅ Love helping others succeed
✅ Bring good vibes, energy, and communication skills
✅ Want to build your resume and leadership skills
Then we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Positions available at both Mosman and Balgowlah campuses
📆 Must be available during July 2025
Tag a friend who should apply or follow the link in our bio to learn more.
#CoachingJob #HSCmentor #MosmanJobs #BalgowlahJobs #HSCsuccess

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When we see others achieving the success we want, it’s easy to assume they have something special. But the truth is, they don’t have any superpowers that you don’t also possess!

🚀 Link in bio to learn how to disover your HSC potential!🚀

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💥UNLOCK YOUR HSC SUPEROWERS 💥
When we see others achieving the success we want, it’s easy to assume they have something special. But the truth is, they don’t have any superpowers that you don’t also possess!
🚀 Link in bio to learn how to disover your HSC potential!🚀