Reminder – Yr 12 – SCS HSC Specialist Classes
Letter from the Director of Curriculum & NESA Accreditation
19 September 2025
Dear Year 12 Parents/Carers
Sydney Catholic Schools – HSC Specialist – Term 3 Holiday Classes
Sydney Catholic Schools are providing revision workshops for a range of subjects delivered by HSC Specialists during the upcoming holiday break. These sessions will be conducted online via Zoom.
This is a valuable opportunity for students to:
- Refresh their understanding of HSC content
- Develop their skills in applying knowledge through scaffolded activities
Work through HSC-style questions that encourage active participation
Please see the schedule of upcoming holiday classes below:
| Subject | Date | Time | Lesson Summary |
| Chemistry | Wednesday 1 October | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | HSC Chemistry Strategies & Chemistry Exam Questions |
| Economics | Tuesday 30 September | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Leveraging Current Economic Indicators to Strengthen HSC Responses |
| English Advanced | Pre-recorded (available on CANVAS from Week 1 of holidays) | — | Showcasing Analytical Skills in the Advanced English Reading Task (Paper 1) |
| English Extension 1 | Pre-recorded (available on CANVAS from Week 1 of holidays) | — | How Awareness of Form Can Elevate the Sophistication of Critical Responses |
| Mathematics Advanced | Thursday 2 October | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | HSC Preparation: Multiple Choice and Non-routine Examination Questions |
| Mathematics Ext. 1 | Tuesday 7 October | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | HSC Preparation: Multiple Choice and Non-routine Examination Questions |
| Modern History | Tuesday 30 September | 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Preparing for the HSC Exam – Tips & Revision |
| Physics | Monday 29 September | 9:30 am – 11:00 am | HSC Exam Preparation: Extended Responses and Question Dissection |
Additional Information
- Students need to register for these classes via the registration link sent to them on Compass Newsfeed
- Students should log into the specific Zoom with their full name and SCS student email address.
- Cameras may be switched on if students feel comfortable; use of the chat function for questions is strongly encouraged.
- These lessons are the equivalent of a virtual classroom. Students are expected to maintain appropriate behaviour. Inappropriate behaviour will result in a warning and, if necessary, removal and reporting to their school.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the College.
Kind regards
Ms Monique Brame
Director of Curriculum and NESA Accreditation