One of the most fundamental skills required of a HSC English student is the judicious selection of textual evidence to support their argument. Many students tend to just search “important quotes from (insert text’s name here)” and hope for the best but for those of us who want the best marks possible, it’s not gonna […]
Read MoreFor most, English is a confusing subject that has no apparent real answer or conclusion. Many people think like this and thus lean towards other subjects due to their more “logical” methods to arrive at an answer. What if I told you the same thought process exists in English? What if i told you that […]
Read MoreAs we begin to edge closer to trials and the HSC exams, it is of the utmost importance that we take a step back and focus on the things that matter more than marks and studying and grades; our mental health. The HSC is a gruelling process for many and it takes a toll on […]
Read MoreEvery student under the sun see’s their final year of secondary schooling as the most daunting challenge they will ever face in their lives and yet they become confounded at the few who seem to be living their best life whilst they struggle. How do these kids have a life while studying? How are they […]
Read MoreA teacher who helped me and many of my peers very much in becoming better students throughout high school had a maxim: “When you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” The notion of planning is critical in attaining success in any endeavor we apply ourselves to. I was once fortunate enough to tour the […]
Read MoreEvery student, at least once in their schooling career has used words in their writing that they don’t understand in a bid to sound smarter than they actually are in order to compensate for their lack of study the night before. As each student consequently learns, this does more harm than good, backfiring in our […]
Read MoreThe HSC is all about time management. It doesnt matter how smart you are, how much content you have memorised, how many marks you get on your assessments if you’re not able to manage your time effectively during the HSC exams. As a result, most of your year 12 teachers will continuously remind you to […]
Read MoreWhether it be responding to a short answer response or to an essay question, a majority of HSC students tend to not answer the question, rather opting to write convoluted, sophisticated responses with no clear aim in mind. The reason that so many English students struggle with this is because they are so focused […]
Read MoreAs many students begin their year 12 journey, English tends to be a cause for concern due to previous experiences in younger years. In order to overcome these fears, let’s outline what we should do when preparing for these dreaded exams. Adopt excellence: One of the best things you can do for yourself is […]
Read MoreAs many students come closer to starting their HSC journey, i believe it would be most beneficial for you to fully understand what is expected of you in the year 12 course, what you will complete and what you will learn. Each school works through the modules differently but today we will discuss them chronologically […]
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