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The burpee challenge

The burpee challenge

In May this year I started doing a daily exercise activity that every person screws up there face at the thought of. The dreaded burpee! Initially I set out to do 100 a day, then it was 150 a day and then 200 a day. The more burpees I did the prouder I became of this daily activity. My kids were noticing the the commitment I was operating with providing encouragement cheering me on and even started doing some burpees themselves. As Head Performance Coach at HSC CoWorks I am always asking our...

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Jesse’s Weekly Message – 16 June

Jesse’s Weekly Message – 16 June

Good morning everyone!   Another Friday rolls around and it's now only 45 days until the Trial Exams start for most students. For other students it's either 52 days or 59 days.   Last night we ran the first 'Conquer your Trial Exams' workshop in Bondi Junction and I...

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Jesse’s Weekly Message – 9 June

Jesse’s Weekly Message – 9 June

Good morning everyone, I hope you have all had a great week. The Trial Exams are now only 52 days away for most students (59 days for others). The Trial Exams are the biggest internal assessment task and a significant challenge for even the most studious student given...

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10 Tips for HSC Exam Preparation

10 Tips for HSC Exam Preparation

The HSC exams are the most important tests a NSW student will take during their schooling career, and proper preparation is crucial for success. Here are ten tips to help you prepare effectively for your HSC exams: Start early It goes without saying that you shouldn't...

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Effective Note Taking Strategies for HSC students

Effective Note Taking Strategies for HSC students

Effective note-taking is an essential skill for successful HSC students. Whether in the classroom or at home, developing a system for taking and organising notes is crucial to exam preparation. Here are some tips for writing effective notes that will support you in...

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Jesse’s Weekly Message – 2 June 2023

Jesse’s Weekly Message – 2 June 2023

The mission of HSC CoWorks is to support students finish their HSC with no regrets. In order for a student to have no regrets, they are going to need to consistently do the tasks that they don't want to do so they can continually expand their capabilities and develop...

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Jesse’s weekly hsc message 19 May

Jesse’s weekly hsc message 19 May

There are lots of assessment tasks happening at the moment as the schools race to get through the content before the end of this school term for Year 12 students. In my 15 years of guiding students to the top of Mount HSC I have always found this stage of the journey...

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Jesse’s weekly message, 12 may 2023

Jesse’s weekly message, 12 may 2023

With the Trial Exams only 81 days away (for 90% of our students) it's very important that Year 12 students are making progress with their Trials preparation now to ensure they don't get overwhelmed with the volume of content that will be examined in the Trials.  It's...

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Jesse’s weekly message May 5 2023

Jesse’s weekly message May 5 2023

This week in sessions we have touched base with every student around their WHY. As in, why are they doing the HSC, because no one is doing it for fun. I personally have a 'vision check in' with students to help them understand that the HSC is so much more than just...

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Increase Focus, Minimise Distractions

Increase Focus, Minimise Distractions

If you're a teenager, getting the focus and motivation to study for the HSC can be tough. With so many distractions in your life, like Tik Tok, phones, gaming – it's not easy staying focused. So how do you stay on top of your HSC studies? Here are some tips to help:...

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The Only Certainty Is Risk

The Only Certainty Is Risk

To really get results we need to do something different than what we're used to doing. This holds true especially when it comes to preparing for exams. Learning how to get out of our own comfort zone can reap huge rewards! Many students practice the same method of...

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Smart? Or Something Else?

Smart? Or Something Else?

Being gifted is a subject of debate. Some believe that some people are born with certain abilities and talents, while others believe it's all about the effort one puts in to perfecting those skills. There is no definitive answer as to whether being gifted exists or...

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HOW IMPORTANt IS GOAL SETTING DURING YOUR HSC YEAR?

HOW IMPORTANt IS GOAL SETTING DURING YOUR HSC YEAR?

Having a strong vision is one of the most important steps you can take to reach success in life. It helps provide clarity around where you want to go and how you plan to get there, whether it is a HSC goal, your dream uni degree, the career you want to have or...

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Tips and Tricks to Help Your Teen Get Ready for Their Exams

Tips and Tricks to Help Your Teen Get Ready for Their Exams

Exam preparation is stressful, especially for HSC students. As a parent, you want to make sure your teenager is getting the best help possible in order to succeed. But let's face it; motivating teenagers can be tough and many don't want to hear what their parents have...

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HOLIDAY STUDY BOOTCAMPS

The April School Holiday Bootcamp is open to all year 11 and 12 students, including non-members of the HSC CoWorks program. Monday 17th April - Friday 21st April 10am - 2pm Bondi Junction | Chatswood | Mosman Our holiday study bootcamps provide an optimal learning...

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How you can best prepare for the start of Year 12

How you can best prepare for the start of Year 12

In addition to overcoming any weaknesses identified in your Year 11 Prelim Exams, the period between now and commencing year 12 is a valuable opportunity to plan and prepare for the coursework to come. Below are some specific tasks that you can be working on between...

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41 Days to go

41 Days to go

We are on the HSC 2022 home stretch! Head Coach Jesse shares tips on how you can utilise the next two weeks ahead of your graduation to maintain momentum and motivation. Our HSC Specialists are ready to take any questions you have about the HSC process or about how...

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ANU OPEN DAY

ANU OPEN DAY

While we are getting closer and closer to the end of this HSC year, HSC 2022 students are also getting closer to their next exciting adventure, University. Last weekend Sarah and I took the kids to Canberra to catch up with our virtual coaches, watch a game of...

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eat frogs?

eat frogs?

  Why eating your HSC frogs is so important! In this video Jesse outlines what a frog task is and why they are so important. For an HSC student, frog tasks are the hardest or most challenging tasks that they do not want to do, such as a practice essay or working...

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8 ways to Overcome the post trials slump

8 ways to Overcome the post trials slump

The 'post-trials slump' is real for the vast majority of HSC students. You have covered all the content, assessment tasks are done, the countdown to graduation is on, the weather is heating up, 18th birthday events every weekend and 50% of your ATAR is still up for...

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