HSC
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The ABC of the HSC for the class of 2020
The HSC is as easy as ABC, it's the bit after that gets harder writes Helen Pitt.
- by Helen Pitt
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Education
The HSC subjects with plummeting enrolments revealed
A 10-year analysis of HSC enrolment data reveals Ancient History has lost a greater number of students than any other subject over the time period.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Education
How does the International Baccalaureate compare to the HSC?
Is the HSC or IB a better choice for your child? The answer is, it depends.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Parenting
She entered Parliament three weeks after giving birth - now her daughter sits the HSC
The country's longest serving Nationals politician, NSW MP Melinda Pavey, has spent her entire parliamentary career raising Emily.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion
Opinion
Secret parents' business: The alternative year 12 assembly
Welcome to the final parents' assembly for 2020.
- by Helen Pitt
Class of 2020
Wars, terrorist attacks, fires: HSC students have faced them all
Students who faced war, terrorism and natural disasters during their HSC say the experience taught them a valuable lesson.
- by Jordan Baker
Class of 2020
Choose your dance partner wisely: formals and graduations back on
New guidelines issued to NSW school principals on Friday confirm school graduations and formals will take place next term under the 4-square metre rule.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Schools
'It's OK not to go': Schools prepare for an HSC like no other
When year 12 students arrive at school for the first HSC exam next month, there will be no nervous mingling beforehand.
- by Jordan Baker
Class of 2020
While Alex's mates were studying for the HSC, he was learning to breathe again
When Alex Richter fell off his bike his friend called Alex’s mother and held the phone to his mouth. “Mum,” she remembers him saying. “I can’t feel my legs and I’m scared.”
- by Jordan Baker
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Education
International Baccalaureate develops higher critical thinking skills than state programs
Cranbrook will become the latest Sydney school to offer the IB diploma next year, as new research shows it advances students' critical thinking skills.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Education
Sydney campus of UK school expects first year 12 class to top state
British school Westbourne College will open a Sydney campus next year, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma and aiming to top NSW with its first cohort.
- by Jordan Baker