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From Unmotivated to Empowered: How to Support Your Teen in Finding Purpose and Balance at School
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 to Year 11 & 12 struggling with how to plan their time, get organised (therefore decreasing levels of stress) and stay focused on their goals amidst the endless distractions out there for teenagers! Here are some tips on how...
What Are NSW Students Studying at University?
We came across these statistics today showing what and where students across NSW commenced their University education in 2013. With most students now through their Trial Exams, now is a great time to do some research into the courses that you might be interested in...
Top Tips From A Gold Medalist
Sally Pearson recently won the 100 m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. How she focused on winning that race and achieving her goal can be applied to our HSC students. Here are 3 winning tips that Sally shared post race that can easily be applied to...
University Education Leads To The Head Honcho Position!
It is common knowledge for most that completing a university degree after school provides a better chance of increased opportunities and increased salaries post study. A recent article by Tim Dodd in the Australian Financial Review quantified this and highlighted the...
Phoebe Farewells HSC CoWorks.. For A University Exchange in Boston!
Phoebe Katelaris started at HSC CoWorks as a student in 2010 and went on to work her way up the ranks to one of three Team Leaders in 2014. Phoebe is imminently heading off on an exchange to Boston University as part of her Commerce degree at the University of Sydney,...
English Trial Exam Tips From Ferg
The below tips for English Paper 1 and Paper 2 are from a few years ago however they are still equally relevant for 2014 Trial Exams for the majority of students next week. English Paper 1 Tips English Paper 2 Tips
Eric Thomas – The Ultimate Motivation For Your HSC campaign
GRAVITY: The Unseen Forces Conference - August 9th 2014 Head Performance Coach, Jesse Gardiner, recently came across this Conference to be hosted in Sydney on the 9th of August. The conference will be headlined by one of Jesse's favourite motivational speakers, Eric...
Holiday Basecamp Competition
Race your friends to the top of Mt HSC! Get rewarded for your holiday study! Be prepared for your trial exams! Congratulations on reaching Base Camp Three of Mt HSC! You’ve now completed 75% of the journey, but only 30% of the altitude. The next couple of months will...
Cool Company To Work For #19: Cadbury
Are you interested in a career in sales, finance, marketing, science, human resources or information technology? Then why not do something a bit different and work for Cadbury? Cadbury is a major global confectionery company employing 50,000 staff worldwide, operating...
Year 11 Zone: One Term To Go!
You've got just one term to go until you start your own journey up Mount HSC. Just as mountaineers pack their bags to ensure they have all the equipment for the climb, so should you be prepping now to ensure you have what you need for the HSC. Have a vision - This...
Trial Exams Preparation
Our Trial exam practices are central to preparation for the Trials because they psychologically put our students in the space of what it feels like to to be in an exam -priceless in our view. How do you build confidence and readiness for an event? Yep that's right you...
Cool Company To Work For #18: YouTube
YouTube began in 2005 as a start up and was purchased by Google in 2006, yet retain a distinctively start up feel. From the website: "Our passion for all things video extends throughout all we do. Our offices are constantly abuzz with the innovative ways people are...
The Importance Of Vision In Becoming A Successful HSC student
Climbing Mount HSC is tough and in order for students to climb as high as they possibly can and fulfil their potential they need to be very clear on what is at the top of their Mount HSC. Having a clear vision which is front of mind will ensure that students will keep...
Cool Company To Work For #17: Quiksilver
Quiksilver, Inc. is the world's leading outdoor sports lifestyle company, designing, producing and distributing a diversified mix of branded apparel, winter sports and golf equipment, footwear, accessories and related products. The Company's apparel and footwear...
The Role Of Parents In The HSC
The involvement of parents in their child’s HSC campaign can often make or break it. With Trials looming, it is now a time for parents to become actively involved in their child’s preparation, if they haven’t already. By doing so, the student is aware that the parents...
No Classes Queen’s Birthday Monday (9th June)
Hi Everyone, There will be no classes on Monday the 9th of June due to the public holiday. The Monday 4pm class will be run on Friday the 13th of June at 4pm and the Monday 6:15pm class will be run on Friday the 13th of June at 6:15pm. The Weekend Study Support...
Why ‘Stretch and Challenge’ Is The Key To Better HSC Results?
All students at HSC CoWorks want to get better marks so that they have lots of courses to choose from when the offers come out. The key to achieving better marks is consistently stretching and challenging yourself with your study so that you are always moving outside...
Motivating Your Way Up Mount HSC
This week, I’ve had conversations with numerous students who are struggling to keep on top of the Term 2 work load and have found themselves falling behind or being unaware of their time line of assessments, major works or even when Trial Exams are. This signals a...
Cool Company To Work For #16: Seven West Media
Are you interested in being a Producer, Director, Reporter, Lighting or Sound crew, Camera Operator, Accountant, Lawyer, Administrator, Broadcast Technician, Editors, Sub-editor, Designer, Photographer, Publicist, Sales Representative and IT, Finance and HR...
Pushing Towards Trials
As we get into the swing of Term 2, most students are weighed down with assessments and the looming final due dates of major assessments. It is imperative to remain on top of these. Basecamp provides the perfect tool to do this. You can set dates for when you want to...
Cool Company To Work For #15: Virgin
Virgin is one of the most dynamic and recognized brands worldwide. With a variety of business forays including music, health clubs, mobile phone service, aviation and philanthropy. Working for Virgin, in any capacity opens a multitude of opportunities and rewards....
