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The Secret of Motivation: Everyone Can Be Motivated If…
As parents, we want to see our child be motivated to study and put in the required work for Year 11 & 12. We want them getting started without being asked (or nagged!) and we want them taking pride in their work. But many students say the same thing: “I just don’t feel motivated.” And parents often ask us: “How can we motivate them?” Here’s the truth that might surprise you. Motivation is not something you wait for. Motivation is something you create. And almost every student can become...
Are you frustrated with your child’s lack of engagement in the HSC?
Are you worried that your child is not putting in the necessary study time given that there are only around 175 days to go until the HSC exams begin? Do they appear to be disengaged and 'over it'? The fact that there are less than 6 months...
How to utilise the Easter Holidays as a Year 11 or 12 student
While it is important that students have a break from their studies and recharge the batteries, it would be remiss of us not to point out the opportunity that lies ahead. 2 weeks of no school, no sport, and many many hours of free time to prepare for the term ahead....
Teach a man to fish…
Students will sometimes ask our Coaching team; "what do you think?", "how would you write it?", "what words would you use?". This is quite a natural request from a teenager who in many other aspects of their life is granted the gift of instant gratification. Not sure...
Dee Why campus has launched!
We were thrilled to open the doors to our newest campus in Dee Why on the Northern Beaches this week! Managing Director, Jesse Gardiner and his wife live on the Northern Beaches with their 2 kids and opening a campus in their home-town has been a project almost 2...
Why the HSC is about much more than an ATAR
Whilst the HSC examinations could be seen by some to be an 'unfair' testing system or an obstacle getting in the way of the 'excitement' of your last year of school, we see it as a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills which you will need for the next stage of...
Why your child does not need more content!
Before the internet age, intelligence was measured by the ability to acquire, understand, and apply knowledge. Now that this knowledge is so easily accessible, students are rewarded for their ability to go above and beyond - by being able to critically analyse and...
Does your child have the right mindset?
Have you ever heard any of the following from your child? “I’m just bad at maths” “I’m not smart” “The way the school teaches things doesn’t work for me” “My brain doesn’t work that way” "I can't write essays" If you’re nodding, then your child is falling victim to...
Procrastination & Distractions getting in the way of your HSC Success?
Is your child Procrastinating?? Easily Distracted???? Lacking focus?? For HSC students coming to the end of a long (!!) summer break, the transition from beach back to the books can be a slow one and frustrating for a parent to watch. The fact that there are only...
Building brains through Coaching
The best part about reading off a kindle is the ease with which you can highlight as you come across new and powerful learnings to review and hardwire later! This one from Dr Joe Dispenza is one I really wanted to share with you all as it felt like he was talking...
Get Motivated!
We often get calls from parents asking how they can keep their child motivated to complete the necessary work/study over the Summer holidays to make headway in their HSC campaign. Well it comes down to 2 things; How strong is their Vision/Goal and how regularly are...
4 reasons to Finish Your HSC Campaign with Zero Regrets
Reason 1 Prove to yourself that you can put in the effort when it counts The HSC is just a challenge and it goes without saying that in life you are going to be presented with more challenges. What better opportunity is there to prove to yourself that even though you...
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...
