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In a world that’s changing faster than ever, getting “future-ready” means a lot more than just getting good marks. Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends report highlights exactly what tomorrow’s workplaces need and the good news is, HSC CoWorks is already...

HSC Trials have recently wrapped up or are fast approaching and post these Trial Exams HSC students will have climbed one of the biggest mountains of their school career! So what happens next... If you’re finding it tricky to get back into study mode after Trials,...

As Year 11 students enter Term 3, many may believe they're still safely in the “junior” years of high school. What they may not realise is that the Preliminary Exams mark a critical turning point and one that lays the groundwork for a strong HSC year ahead. At HSC...

A conversation we sometimes have with parents is around the support we offer to students who learn differently or who have a specific learning disorder. This could be challenges with organisation, attention and focus; working memory & recall or written expression....

In Part 1 of our Pre-Trials Blog, we spoke about motivation, mindset, and taking the first steps. Now? It’s time to move. Your HSC Trials are fast approaching, and if you’re still tinkering with your notes, waiting for motivation, or saying “I’ll start next week”—this...

The HSC Trials are one of the most important turning points in your final year of school. These results will make up 30% of your internal assessment mark and they can shape your confidence, your rank, and ultimately, your final result. Three of the biggest challenges...

As parents, we all want to see our children thrive, not just academically but emotionally and socially too. Yet many parents may be noticing two trends in their household particularly as their child moves into Year 9&10: a drop in motivation for schoolwork and a...

As Term 3 of the HSC Year draws to a close, Year 12 students across NSW are navigating one of the busiest periods of their HSC journey. With a flood of assessment tasks, the pressure to finish syllabus content, and the ongoing demands of school sport, part-time jobs,...

With Trial Exams just 75 days away, the countdown is officially on. But the real question is: how are you training for game day? If you're relying on notes, rereading textbooks, or highlighting passively, you’re only half preparing. Your true secret weapon? Practice...

It’s easy to get excited about creating a new study plan. Colour-coded timetables, perfectly balanced subject blocks, and a hopeful mindset that "this time will be different". But often, after a week or two, that shiny plan is abandoned while old habits creep back in....

Staying motivated during Term 2 of the HSC year can be challenging. With the final exams still months away, it's common for students to experience a dip in motivation. However, this period is crucial for building momentum, getting proactive and setting the stage for...

The upcoming April school holidays present a crucial opportunity—not just to catch up, but to get ahead. For Year 12 students, the next few months are particularly intense, with a race to complete all course content before the end of Term 2, ahead of Trial Exams...

If you're staring at your to-do list, feeling like there’s no way you can get everything done before your next set of exams, you’re not alone. This is the time of year when HSC students start feeling the pressure. The good news? You don’t need to do everything—just...

When we see others achieving the success we want, it’s easy to assume they have something special—natural intelligence, luck, or better teachers. But the truth is, they don’t have any superpowers that you don’t also possess. The difference? They operate with a Growth...

A successful HSC campaign comes down to just a few highly accessible actions, and when applied consistently, these actions can transform a student from feeling overwhelmed to confidently mastering their HSC journey.   THREE KEY ACTIONS FOR HSC SUCCESS 1. ENGAGE...

When it comes to improving our performance, it is often the tasks we least want to do that hold the greatest potential for growth. The challenge, however, is that humans naturally avoid tasks that feel uncomfortable or require lot's of effort. These tasks push us...

As your child moves from Year 10 to Year 11, they are entering a pivotal stage in their academic journey. Year 11 is not just another school year—it marks the beginning of their Preliminary HSC coursework and sets the foundation for Year 12. The shift comes with new...

As a parent, it can be frustrating to watch your teen struggle with motivation and organisation. While it’s natural to want to step in, empowering them to take ownership of their learning is key. These skills are not always focused on at school and many students get...

The senior years of high school, especially Year 11 and 12, can be a challenging and transformative time for students. However, building a strong foundation in Year 9 and 10 can significantly ease the transition and set students up for academic success and personal...

The importance of Modern History ... and why students struggle with essay writing. In this episode, HSC CoWorks Founder and HSC Modern History Teacher, Fergus Gardiner discusses the importance of Modern History and the challenges students face in essay writing. Fergus...