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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 the breadth of content being examined. For students completing major works the next stage of climbing Mount HSC requires an even higher level of organisation and ruthlessness with your time management. The good news is that we...
My Top Motivational Videos for HSC Students
It goes without saying that students will be tired from a big term, a big year and all the 18th celebrations, sporting events, job commitments etc but remember you are going to have a HUGE rest once the HSC is finally over. How good will Schoolies be knowing that you...
Top 5 Tips for the Final Stages of HSC 2018
With only 3 weeks to go until the final HSC exams of 2018 begin here are my top tips for ensuring you are ready for the exam room. Tip 1 Give it everything you’ve got and finish your schooling with zero regrets. Current Year 12 students started school as a...
How HSC CoWorks Prepared for the New English Syllabus
The changes to the new English Syllabus are certainly in full swing. Our year 11 cohort are currently studying the new Preliminary curriculum and will be the first to sit the HSC course in its revised form. With all of these changes, you may be wondering how HSC...
4 Tips for Parents of Teens Tackling the New English Syllabus
So perhaps you’ve heard that there have been some big changes to the English Syllabus. English is a compulsory subject for all students, so regardless of the level they’ve elected to study, your teen is going to be impacted. As a parent of a young person about to...
New English Syllabus – So how big are the changes to the new English Syllabus?
Well, the great Greek philosopher Heraclitus certainly got it spot on when he wisely said “the only thing constant is change.” One might even be tricked into thinking he was talking directly about the NSW English Curriculum, which has definitely seen its fair share of...
Ancient History – A reflection on Herculaneum and Pompeii in 79AD
The two towns named in the core study for HSC Ancient History are the famous Pompeii and the lesser known, but equally important Herculaneum. They were (before being ravaged by Mt. Vesuvius) two normal Roman towns located in the Bay of Naples with their own forums,...
Demystifying the HSC for Parents!
My teacher is no good. I can’t write essays. I have too much homework. You don’t understand how hard this is. If this is sounding all too familiar to you, then it’s likely you have a child sitting the HSC in the next 2 years. Don’t worry... you are not alone. As a...
Frustrated with your child’s exam results?
If you are frustrated, no doubt your child is too. Spending hours and hours at the desk ‘studying’ does not necessarily translate to improving exam results if the hours of studying are ineffective in preparing for the actual exam environment. Our brain craves...
HSC CoWorks University Information Night
University Information Night Our annual University Night was last Thursday in our Bondi Junction campus and it was a blast. The night started off with a few speeches from individual coaches - The reality of a Gap Year; Alternate pathways into university as well as...
Engaging Your Vision to Stay Energized Towards HSC Success
This is the third and final part of our series on ‘Getting and staying motivated for HSC success’ and definitely the most important step if distractions, procrastination or lack of focus is getting in the way of results. While almost everyone is aware of the...
Why your HSC Vision is the antidote to distraction and procrastination
In 2018 there have never been more distractions for HSC students to take their focus and energy away from a year that will have a huge impact on the direction of their life. Whenever a student indicates that they ‘just can’t focus’ or ‘I get distracted so easily’ or...
Your “Why” Will Help You Conquer Your HSC Challenges – HSC CoWorks
Knowing your ‘why’ when you are studying for your HSC is the first and most important step to improving results. Without clarity around all the benefits (a.k.a your ‘why’) of conquering your HSC challenges a student is unlikely to operate with the level of focus, self...
HSC CoWorks Opens New Campus in Chatswood
We are thrilled to launch our new Chatswood Campus!! Suite 101B, Level 1 342 Victoria Avenue Chatswood NSW 2067 This Campus is located opposite the Chatswood Library and above the Commonwealth Bank, with the entry being on Spring Street. Chatswood joins our Mosman...
The Importance Of Having Heroes in HSC
They say “work until your idols become your rivals,” however are we choosing the right idols to strive towards? Are we placing the Olympic gold medalists, billionaire authors and tech giants of the world in our career crosshairs, or choosing a much more humble...
Featured Profile: Atlassian Co-Founders – HSC CoWorks
It all started with a $10,000 limit on a credit card. 15 years later, university friends Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar are Australia’s most successful tech entrepreneurs, and their company, Atlassian, is worth over $7 billion. Atlassian, which develops...
Keeping Up with the Australian Economy
How to write a successful extended response and successfully analyse Australia’s economic conditions. In studying HSC Economics, you’re going to need to be able to integrate your economic theory with a close analysis of trends within the Australian economy to...
How To Develop A Growth Mindset
Why ‘YET’ Should Be Your New Favourite Word — How To Develop A Growth Mindset In order to unleash your full potential, you must first free yourself of any limitations, and realise the power of positive thinking. Though the idea of a fixed mindset has traditionally...
The Final Count Down to The HSC Exam
Using the last 24 hours before an exam effectively THE NIGHT BEFORE Pack your bag Don’t leave it until the morning! Make sure that you have everything you need the day before your exam, so that you have time to pick anything up that you may have forgotten. Also...
A Space Nut Who Met Space Men during the 68th IAC in Adelaide
I went to the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) that was held in Adelaide two weeks ago. This was the first time that the event had been in Australia in 20 years. I decided to go and see what the future holds for the Space industry and I must say it is...
Where Are They Now? Michaela T
Hi Everyone! I’m writing this from the airport in Townsville, just waiting to board a flight up to Cairns for the weekend. Such is the consulting life…Over the past 9 months I’ve been all around the east coast and have probably spent an equal amount of nights sleeping...
