NSW year 12 students tackle HSC English exam on strength and vulnerability
About 75,000 NSW year 12 students sat their opening HSC English exam on Tuesday, answering a complex question about human strength and vulnerability.
About 75,000 year 12 students across New South Wales took their first HSC exam on Tuesday, tackling an English question about how composers explore human strength and vulnerability. The question required them to discuss works including Tim Winton's novels, George Orwell's writings, and Malala Yousafzai's memoir.
Students reported mixed feelings afterwards. Some said they handled the question well, while others worried they had not fully addressed all parts of it.
Teacher Alana Miller at Canley Vale high school said the nerves run deep. Staff are equally invested in student success.
She uses fantasy books and manga to help engage students with reading. HSC results will be released on 16 December.
- 75,000 NSW year 12 students
- Students sitting exam
- Canley Vale high school, Sydney's west
- School example
- About 200 students
- Canley Vale cohort
- 16 December
- Results date
Why it mattersHSC exams mark a crucial milestone for year 12 students as they finish high school and move toward their next chapter.
AustraliaNSW year 12 students' final exam results will determine university and TAFE course placements across the state.
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