R U OK DAY

Sep 2, 2019

From my personal experience and my work with adolescents, I recognise that the HSC is one of the most stressful times that a young adult may face. The pressure of assignments, parental expectation, and self-doubt can place a huge weight on the shoulders of a student, and this is before considering the social challenges that often come with being in high school.

At HSC CoWorks, we are dedicated to providing students not only with academic support, but with the skills they need to be successful in life beyond the HSC. Part of this involves learning to manage their mental health in an effective way. As such, this year we will be participating in R U OK? Day.

What is R U OK? Day?

Held on September 12th 2019, R U OK? Day is Australia’s national day of action in mental health support and suicide prevention. The mission of this day is to teach individuals the skills they need to support their friends, colleagues, and family if they are struggling emotionally or psychologically, and equips them with an understanding of how to seek help if they themselves are struggling.

How we will participate

From Monday September 9th to Sunday September 15th, each of our HSC CoWorks offices will be adorned with R U OK? posters which outline the most appropriate ways to seek support to deal with stress, anxiety or other psychological difficulties. Likewise, our session leaders will brief students at the start of their weekday sessions with tips on how to manage stress during the HSC, and how they can work with their teachers, parents, friends, and professionals where necessary, to make their HSC experience as smooth as possible. Click here for our tips, developed by Portia and our Head Marker Donna Redman (Donna started a company Awaken Youth, which delivers professional development workshops for high school teachers in the area of youth suicide prevention).

We recognise that discussions of mental health may be distressing to some students. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us ahead of time to discuss the matter further. We look forward to working with the students to make HSC CoWorks’ inaugural R U OK? Day a success!

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🚨 REMINDER: HSC 2027 OPEN/LAUNCH DAY IS THIS WEEKEND!

If you’re heading into Year 12 next term, come along to our Mosman or Balgowlah Open Day this Saturday and see how HSC CoWorks will support you through your HSC year.

Open to parents and students, whether you’re already a CoWorks student or considering joining us for HSC 2027.

⭐ Meet some of our coaching team and hear their HSC and University stories
⭐ Hear how we approach the HSC year and support students finish with no regrets
⭐ Get practical advice for starting Year 12 strong
⭐ Ask questions and explore the campus

Puppy cuddles are included! 🐶

PLUS one lucky attendee will win a FREE 2027 Study Bootcamp valued at $695! 🎉

📍 MOSMAN
Saturday 19 September | 10:30am – 11:30am
Level 2, 1–3 Gurrigal Street, Mosman

📍 BALGOWLAH
Saturday 19 September | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ground Floor, 398 Sydney Road, Balgowlah

We’d love to see you there!

#HSC2027 #HSCCoWorks #Year12 #HSC #OpenDay

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🚨 REMINDER: HSC 2027 OPEN/LAUNCH DAY IS THIS WEEKEND!
If you’re heading into Year 12 next term, come along to our Mosman or Balgowlah Open Day this Saturday and see how HSC CoWorks will support you through your HSC year.
Open to parents and students, whether you’re already a CoWorks student or considering joining us for HSC 2027.
⭐ Meet some of our coaching team and hear their HSC and University stories
⭐ Hear how we approach the HSC year and support students finish with no regrets
⭐ Get practical advice for starting Year 12 strong
⭐ Ask questions and explore the campus
Puppy cuddles are included! 🐶
PLUS one lucky attendee will win a FREE 2027 Study Bootcamp valued at $695! 🎉
📍 MOSMAN
Saturday 19 September | 10:30am – 11:30am
Level 2, 1–3 Gurrigal Street, Mosman
📍 BALGOWLAH
Saturday 19 September | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ground Floor, 398 Sydney Road, Balgowlah
We’d love to see you there!
#HSC2027 #HSCCoWorks #Year12 #HSC #OpenDay

Year 11 is all but over. Year 12 HSC Exams are still 30 days away.

So what does a CoWorks session look like right now?

For our Year 11s, prelims might be over but that doesn’t mean there’s “nothing to do”! This is the perfect window to get proactive: review what you learnt from prelims, understand your Year 12 syllabus, look at past HSC papers and start building the knowledge and exam skills you’ll need when Year 12 begins on 12 October.

For our Year 12s, it’s all about turning the lessons from Trials into action. Filling knowledge gaps. Refining and resubmitting responses. Closed-book recall. Exam simulation. Targeting those subjects and tasks you’d rather avoid and making every remaining moment count.

No wondering “What should I work on today?”

Students walk into their CoWorks session with a clear plan designed around exactly where they are in their HSC journey 💪

#HSCCoWorks #HSC2026 #HSC2027 #examprep

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Year 11 is all but over. Year 12 HSC Exams are still 30 days away.
So what does a CoWorks session look like right now?
For our Year 11s, prelims might be over but that doesn’t mean there’s “nothing to do”! This is the perfect window to get proactive: review what you learnt from prelims, understand your Year 12 syllabus, look at past HSC papers and start building the knowledge and exam skills you’ll need when Year 12 begins on 12 October.
For our Year 12s, it’s all about turning the lessons from Trials into action. Filling knowledge gaps. Refining and resubmitting responses. Closed-book recall. Exam simulation. Targeting those subjects and tasks you’d rather avoid and making every remaining moment count.
No wondering “What should I work on today?”
Students walk into their CoWorks session with a clear plan designed around exactly where they are in their HSC journey 💪
#HSCCoWorks #HSC2026 #HSC2027 #examprep

🚨 ONE SPOT LEFT at Bondi Junction!

Our Final HSC Study Bootcamp this September/October is almost full at Bondi Junction with just 1 place remaining.

What to expect:
✓ 4 hours of focused, structured exam preparation each day
✓ Dedicated exam simulation
✓ HSC Marker feedback
✓ Support from our experienced coaching team
✓ Accountability to tackle your toughest subjects & tasks
✓ A productive environment alongside other motivated HSC students
✓ Build confidence and momentum heading into the final exams

📍 Bondi Junction — 1 spot left
📍 Places still available at Mosman, Balgowlah & Chatswood

📅 Bootcamp Dates
Week 1: Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October
Week 2: Tuesday 6 October – Friday 9 October
⏰ 10am–2pm daily

Don’t miss out on the final Bootcamp of your HSC campaign🔥

https://hsccoworks.com.au/bootcamp/

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🚨 ONE SPOT LEFT at Bondi Junction!
Our Final HSC Study Bootcamp this September/October is almost full at Bondi Junction with just 1 place remaining.
What to expect:
✓ 4 hours of focused, structured exam preparation each day
✓ Dedicated exam simulation
✓ HSC Marker feedback
✓ Support from our experienced coaching team
✓ Accountability to tackle your toughest subjects & tasks
✓ A productive environment alongside other motivated HSC students
✓ Build confidence and momentum heading into the final exams
📍 Bondi Junction — 1 spot left
📍 Places still available at Mosman, Balgowlah & Chatswood
📅 Bootcamp Dates
Week 1: Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October
Week 2: Tuesday 6 October – Friday 9 October
⏰ 10am–2pm daily
Don’t miss out on the final Bootcamp of your HSC campaign🔥
https://hsccoworks.com.au/bootcamp/

🔥 FINAL HSC STUDY BOOTCAMP

Finish your HSC campaign with zero regrets, knowing you gave it everything you had.

Our final Study Bootcamp of the year is all about making those last few weeks count.

🔥 Boost your productivity with focused, structured exam training.
💡 Stay motivated alongside other students pushing towards their goals.
✅ Get exam ready with unseen questions, practice under pressure and accountability to tackle those ‘frog’ subjects and tasks you’d rather avoid!
⏰ Four focused hours each day, supported by HSC CoWorks coaches who know what it takes to navigate the final stages of the HSC.

📅 Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October (ALMOST FULL) and Tuesday 6 October - Friday 9 October
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Balgowlah, Bondi Jct, Chatswood, Mosman

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🔥 FINAL HSC STUDY BOOTCAMP
Finish your HSC campaign with zero regrets, knowing you gave it everything you had.
Our final Study Bootcamp of the year is all about making those last few weeks count.
🔥 Boost your productivity with focused, structured exam training.
💡 Stay motivated alongside other students pushing towards their goals.
✅ Get exam ready with unseen questions, practice under pressure and accountability to tackle those ‘frog’ subjects and tasks you’d rather avoid!
⏰ Four focused hours each day, supported by HSC CoWorks coaches who know what it takes to navigate the final stages of the HSC.
📅 Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October (ALMOST FULL) and Tuesday 6 October - Friday 9 October
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Balgowlah, Bondi Jct, Chatswood, Mosman