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![Sexuality is a normal, healthy part of life.](/web/20170619113856im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/a/k/r/7/image.related.landscape.300x200.gpaklc.png/1464911283699.jpg)
Good sex ed doesn’t lead to teen pregnancy, it prevents it
Comprehensive, inclusive sexuality and relationships education ("sex ed") teaches children and adolescents in age-appropriate ways that sexuality is a normal, healthy part of life.
![Slade Blanch’s work <em>The Lure</em>
(above) was selected for OnSTAGE (set design) and
ARTEXPRESS (sculpture). The ...](/web/20170619113856im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/a/a/z/u/image.related.landscape.300x200.gpa65c.png/1466345235862.jpg)
Visual Arts
All of you have learnt to create meaning and culture, not just be consumers of it.
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From 29 to 104 in 50 years
More than 2.3 million students have successfully completed it.
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Industrial Technology
Completing your major project can be exhilarating but you also need to know the theoretical stuff.
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Back yourself, you can do this
If your motivation starts to waver, use this smart study advice.
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Exam stress ... and bigger issues
If any problem stops you studying effectively, reach out for help.
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Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Repetition and "waffling on" will not gain you more marks.
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Understanding the dynamism belief
Discuss beliefs as they are expressed in sacred texts.
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PDHPE and CAFS
Demonstrate your understanding of what good health is.
![Benjamin Wilson topped the state in 2015 HSC Aboriginal Studies.](/web/20170619113856im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/7/k/l/1/image.related.landscape.300x200.gp7kby.png/1466144169646.jpg)
HSC High Achiever: Aboriginal Studies
Ben Wilson topped the state in 2015.
![HSC maths high achiever Alexandra Galin.](/web/20170619113856im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/7/7/f/a/image.related.landscape.300x200.gp5hx0.png/1466386289881.jpg)
HSC High Achiever: Maths
High-level maths followed by a liberal arts degree may not seem like a straightforward study path.
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