YEAR 9 & 10 COACHING
Every Great Journey Begins with a Strong First Step. Your Head Start to HSC Success!
HSC COWORKS YEAR 9 & YEAR 10 PROGRAM
At HSC CoWorks, we understand the challenges families face as they navigate the often overwhelming journey to HSC success.
From building your child’s confidence to ensuring they’re prepared for the demands of senior school, we’re here to make the climb up “Mount HSC” smoother for everyone involved. For 28 years, we’ve helped thousands of students transform their goals into reality, and our Year 9 & 10 program is designed to lay the strong foundations your child needs early on. Let us partner with you to set them up for success, reduce stress, and guide your family with proven strategies and support.
the program
Members of the Year 9 & 10 program have access to;
💡 Ongoing motivation & mentorship from inspiring coaches.
🗓️ Weekly planning & organisation sessions to stay on track.
🏆 Daily training tools, rewards & encouragement to keep you focused.
✍️ Develop essay writing skills using our proven systems.
📚 Training questions with instant feedback via our 24/7 student portal.
🔎 Fast feedback from expert markers to fine-tune your work.
🤝 A positive, energised community committed to reaching the top of Mount HSC!
SUBJECTS
Year 9 & 10 students receive 1-on-1 support across their different subjects with focused support for
English
Maths
Science
LOCATIONS
Year 9 & 10 students attend one coaching session per week in their chosen location.
Saturday 8:30am-10am in Mosman
Sunday 8:30am-10am in Balgowlah, Bondi Junction, Chatswood and Mosman
A TYPICAL SESSION
What You’ll Receive During Your Weekly Session:
- Subject-Specific Support: Coaches will work with you to tackle challenging topics, improve your skills, and gain confidence in Maths, Science, and English.
- Planning & Organisation: Learn how to plan your studies effectively and stay on top of assignments and deadlines.
- Motivation & Mindset: Develop strategies to stay motivated and manage your mindset for long-term success.
- Essay Writing & Exam Skills: Receive guidance on structuring essays and improving your exam performance.
BEYOND THE SESSION
Feel supported from home..
24/7 Online Student Portal:
Access our CoWorks Student Portal anytime for additional resources, including practice training questions for English, Maths, and Science.
Extra Support When You Need It:
- “Ask a Coach” Zoom Sessions: Join bi-weekly live Zoom sessions on Monday and Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for extra 1-on-1 support from home.
- Essay Writing Feedback: Submit your essays to receive feedback from experienced HSC markers and refine your writing skills.
Parent Weekly Reporting & Resources
Parents receive weekly comprehensive reporting outlining their child’s task completion, attendance, coach collaborations, overall engagement and progress across their different subjects.
Book a call with our Head Performance Coach anytime to discuss your child’s individual progress and areas for improvement.
Access the CoWorks Parent Portal to view your child’s work and marker feedback.
MEET THE TEAM
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
“Let’s Talk About the HSC”
The ultimate podcast for students and parents navigating the journey of the HSC. Presented by HSC CoWorks, each episode dives into the challenges and triumphs of the HSC experience, offering expert advice, study tips, and insights into achieving academic success.
Whether you’re preparing for exams, managing stress, or looking for ways to stay motivated, this podcast is your go-to guide for all things HSC. Join us as we chat with educators, students, and professionals to help you thrive during this important academic milestone!
THE SIX KEY BEHAVIOURS FOR HSC SUCCESS
The HSC CoWorks program is about so much more than subject specific support.
We work with students across Year 11 and 12 to develop six Student Key Behaviours which will allow them to overcome every HSC challenge which comes their way. These Key Behaviours cover motivation, organisation, consistency of effort, leaving the comfort zone, being resilient and taking responsibility.
As we always say at HSC CoWorks, “If the Key Behaviours are in place, everything else will take care of itself”.
You will note that these key behaviours are not specific to the HSC and your child’s adoption of these will ensure that they are better prepared to conquer the mountains of life after school has finished (Mount Uni, Mount Career, Mount Life).
If a student is energised and committed to achieving their goals, they will have the resolve and self discipline to work on the tasks that count (well intentioned AND effective tasks).
Through regular planning and getting proactive around being prepared for what lies ahead students will take appropriate action well ahead of time. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!
Students ‘training’ consistently, will be much more prepared for the exam room. Completing ‘notes’ & ‘homework’ does not qualify as ‘training’ as there is very little struggle involved.
Without struggle, there is no progress! If you are completing the same easy tasks over and over, you will not get any better at a given subject, in the same way that if you keep doing the same exercises at the gym without increasing the weight or reps, you won’t get any stronger or fitter.
No one likes to leave their comfort zone, but it’s the only way to improve.
It is inevitable that you will encounter obstacles over year 11 and 12 and have at least one result which you’re upset about. The most important thing to remember is that one mark won’t change your ATAR – it is the response to the setback that is most important.
Displaying grit will allow you to use setbacks as a chance to learn and grow.
There is only one person who can make your HSC vision into a HSC reality and that is of course you!
The students who achieve the best results take initiative and responsibility for achieving their goals by applying all of the key behaviours, rather than relying on others to get them over the line and making excuses when it doesn’t happen.
CONTACT US
Our friendly and experienced team are ready to take any questions you might have about the HSC process and how our program can support you to conquer your HSC!
0483 980 820 | [email protected]
Ground Floor, 398 Sydney Road, Balgowlah
Level 2, 175 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
Level 1, 6 Spring Street, Chatswood
Level 2, 1-3 Gurrigal Street, Mosman
Virtual Campus | Access our HSC experts from anywhere, anytime!
ENGAGE YOUR VISION
Your ‘Vision’ is the future you want to create for yourself through conquering a challenge. HSC CoWorks supports students to develop an inspiring vision of the future that they want to create through their HSC. We refer to this as their HSC Vision. From our A3 Vision Board template, to our virtual vision board to our regular check ins around what is awaiting students at the top of Mount HSC we help students stay focused on the big picture so they stay energised and motivated to keep climbing, even on the days they don’t want to.
If a student is energised and committed to achieving their goals, they will have the resolve and self discipline to work on the tasks that count (well intentioned AND effective tasks).
PLAN
Every student has the same number of hours available to them each day but it is how these hours are utilised which will determine the outcomes and results. The HSC CoWorks team is always working towards supporting students to make the most of their very limited study time.
We support students to plan ahead and break down their tasks into smaller tasks via our A4 planning pads, agenda setting at the start of each session and regular planning sessions. Students can upload their planning pad for coach feedback 7 days a week.
With solid planning and accountability, Consolidating Mountain Climbers will create more time for both a balanced life and be even more effective with their study time.
TRAIN. DAILY
For the Consolidating Mountain Climber, if they can maintain a methodical approach to all topics and attempt as many questions as possible they will be able to walk confidently into every exam.
Students can access our expert team 7 days a week throughout their HSC campaign so there is never a moment your child is not supported. From the targeted private sessions, drop-in support, quote training game and essay marking service, students on the starter package can train daily with the support and feedback of our expert team!
Our very popular ‘streaks’, ‘leaderboards’ and ‘badges’ encourage students to complete tasks on a daily basis making it easier to maintain momentum outside of assessment periods and build strong study habits.
PUSH YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Most people don’t like leaving their comfort zone, however for your child they have likely embraced the reality that this is the fastest way to improvement.
At HSC CoWorks we provide endless opportunities for students to stretch and challenge themselves so that they can find the gaps in their understanding and take action. As the consolidating mountain climber engages in these opportunities they will be supported by the marker feedback and collaborations with our expert Coaches and Teachers.
For the Consolidating Mountain Climber it’s likely your child is happy to leave their comfort zone but may need a structured approach to complete as many tasks as possible that will expand their capabilities.
GRIT
No one has achieved anything of significance in their lifetime without encountering and overcoming bucket loads of obstacles, set backs, failures and mistakes. It is these very setbacks that are shaping us to be stronger for our next attempt. Get knocked down to the ground? Get up and let’s keep climbing.
The Consolidating Mountain Climber is well on their way to understanding that mistakes and setbacks are part of the process but we can all benefit from some extra encouragement to pick ourselves up off the ground when we are telling ourselves to just stay down. Our coaches, teachers and markers will continually encourage students to try again until they get it right.
OWN IT
At HSC CoWorks we are firm believers in the student taking ownership of the HSC process.
HSC CoWorks will be climbing side by side with the student along their HSC journey, however it is the student’s responsibility to do the hard work and thinking. The opportunity to be mentored, coached and supported by those who have been through the same process before is highly valuable for the Consolidating Mountain Climber.