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Developing the skill of essay writing

Mar 2, 2021

Fergus Gardiner, Founder of HSC CoWorks + an English and Modern History Teacher, outlines the secret to writing a strong HSC Essay in this video and also highlights WHY essay writing is a critical skill for students to develop at school and take with them into the next stage of their life.

How can students write a strong HSC Essay?

  • Eat the Frog – watch the video below to find out more 🙂
  • Have a Strategy and Plan for your essay – Students need a process to follow and at HSC CoWorks this is the Essay Building Template, an essay plan which deals with HSC outcomes and gives students the structure to write their essay 
  • Click here to view our Texts and Human Experiences Essay Building Template.

Why is the skill of essay writing important?

  • Understanding and using language effectively is a critical skill which is needed beyond a student’s school years.
  • Developing the skill of essay writing at school gives students the capacity to write and express their ideas.
  • Writing is an understated behaviour and has been challenged in the “digital” world which our children have all become accustomed to. Our mission is to engage students in reflective thinking and improve their ability to communicate with other people.

Watch the video below to find out more!

 

HSC CoWorks provides HSC support for students across our Mosman, Bondi Junction, Chatswood, and Dee Why locations. We are also able to provide support to students across NSW virtually! 

 Our Navigating the HSC series provides parents and students with the knowledge they need to navigate their way through the HSC. 

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“Without exaggeration, it was the time of my life.”

From studying in Sweden 🇸🇪 to visiting 21 countries and 42 cities, Angus’s university exchange experience is exactly why we encourage students to think beyond just their HSC marks.

Yes, the HSC matters.

But what it unlocks matters even more.

“If I had to give one piece of advice, it would be to….. “… (read the blog post to find out more!)

Big thanks to Angus for sharing his experience 🙌

Post in bio or reply SEND and we’ll PM the link to you. 🔗

#hsc2026 #hsc2027 #hscmotivation #universityexchange #hsccoworks

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“Without exaggeration, it was the time of my life.” From studying in Sweden 🇸🇪 to visiting 21 countries and 42 cities, Angus’s university exchange experience is exactly why we encourage students to think beyond just their HSC marks. Yes, the HSC matters. But what it unlocks matters even more. “If I had to give one piece of advice, it would be to….. “… (read the blog post to find out more!) Big thanks to Angus for sharing his experience 🙌 Post in bio or reply SEND and we’ll PM the link to you. 🔗 #hsc2026 #hsc2027 #hscmotivation #universityexchange #hsccoworks

What a week 🔥

That’s a wrap on the April Study Bootcamp!

Focused. Productive. Energising.

Our Bootcamp students showed up every day ready to train and push themselves .. and it showed.

Real progress isn’t built in a single session. It’s built through consistency, accountability, and being surrounded by the right people.

Proud of every student who committed to the process this week. This is how momentum is created. 🚀

#hsccoworks #hsc2026 #hscbootcamp

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What a week 🔥 That’s a wrap on the April Study Bootcamp! Focused. Productive. Energising. Our Bootcamp students showed up every day ready to train and push themselves .. and it showed. Real progress isn’t built in a single session. It’s built through consistency, accountability, and being surrounded by the right people. Proud of every student who committed to the process this week. This is how momentum is created. 🚀 #hsccoworks #hsc2026 #hscbootcamp

We asked our coaches for their #1 tip to Year 12 students going into Term 2 (term 3 of your HSC year). Here’s what they said 👇

Zara (English): Stop memorising essays.
Alex (Maths): Do past papers with no notes first.
Jack (Economics): Teach a topic. Stumbling = your next study target.
Ella (All Rounder): Know your syllabus inside out.

Which tip will you implement first?

#HSCCoWorks #Term2 #StudyTips #HSCCoaching Year12

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We asked our coaches for their #1 tip to Year 12 students going into Term 2 (term 3 of your HSC year). Here’s what they said 👇 Zara (English): Stop memorising essays. Alex (Maths): Do past papers with no notes first. Jack (Economics): Teach a topic. Stumbling = your next study target. Ella (All Rounder): Know your syllabus inside out. Which tip will you implement first? #HSCCoWorks #Term2 #StudyTips #HSCCoaching Year12

Your HSC mountain won’t climb itself 🏔️

Daily plan ✅
Daily mindmap ✅
Daily submission ✅
Ask a Coach ✅

Tick them all off and keep that streak alive. 625 days is the record. What’s yours? 🔥

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Your HSC mountain won’t climb itself 🏔️ Daily plan ✅ Daily mindmap ✅ Daily submission ✅ Ask a Coach ✅ Tick them all off and keep that streak alive. 625 days is the record. What’s yours? 🔥