HSC Selection and Nominations

The School has received the final details of recognition for Year 12 HSC students through nominations for the various Showcases. Having students nominated for an HSC Showcase is an incredible achievement. Congratulations to all students involved in these courses and to the staff who supported them in their major works.

Young Writers HSC English Extension 2

The following student’s English Extension Two Major Work was nominated for possible inclusion for Young Writers.

Ava Eshragi

This showcase presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC English Extension 2 students in NSW across a range of literary forms with the selected works published in Young Writers.

Ava’s work, ‘Hystery’, a suite of poetic dramatic monologues, reimagines the female characters of Shakespeare’s Macbeth in a modern America. Her poetry’s rich lyricism and imaginative use of form work to challenge preconceptions about womanhood and reductive female archetypes, returning to these characters a sense of voice and agency. Her work interpolates canonical narratives with contemporary commentary on intersectional feminism.

Callback HSC Dance

Callback is a NESA selection of outstanding performances and projects from HSC Dance students. Congratulations to the HSC Dancers who have received a Callback nomination and selection:

The following student was selected for Callback:

Erin Clowes
Core Composition – Voodoo Doll

The following students received nominations for possible inclusion in Callback:

Kristina Bitar
Core Composition – Boiling
Erin Clowes
Core Performance – Catch Catch Me Now
Core Composition – Voodoo Doll
Major Study Performance – Reversed

The Dance team is extremely proud of the 2025 HSC Dance cohort and all that they have achieved so far within their HSC journey.

OnSTAGE HSC Drama

The following students Group Performance/s were nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE.

Amelia Rose Armstrong, Ella Baker, Evie Papamanuel and Macy Anne Tanner-Black – The Valium Girls

The following students Individual Performance/s were nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE:

Ella Baker – Anne Boleyn
Olivia Cassell – The Age of Consent
Imogen Luo Raju – Rebecca 6.24
Evie Papamanuel – Spring Awakening 6.56

The following students’ Individual Project/s were nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE.

Christina Coffey – Applied Research: Robert Lepage
Ava Eshragi – Symbols of Brides on Stage

Christina Coffey and Ava Eshragi undertook an Applied Research Project in lieu of a performance or design project for their Individual Project. Christina’s research the Canadian practitioner, Robert Lepage and applied his techniques to a practical workshop with Year 11 students to test their relevance in contemporary Sydney. Ava viewed live theatre productions that used bridal characters and imagery to assess their cultural significance. Both students were outstanding and their works were complex and sophisticated.

OnSTAGE is an annual showcase of HSC Drama performances and individual projects that will be held at the Seymour Centre from Saturday 7 February to Friday 13 February 2026.

ENCORE HSC Music

The following students’ Music Performances were nominated for possible inclusion in ENCORE.

Tiffany Chong

Tiffany Chong is an accomplished and dedicated pianist whose Encore nomination celebrates both her technical skill and expressive maturity. Over her program she delivered six significant works: the graceful Valse of the Flowers by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the powerful Toccatta by Aram Khachaturian, the evocative Australian contemporary piece Another Look at Autumn by Nigel Sabin, the lively Starburst by Ann Carr‑Boyd, the mature Polonaise in F Minor Op. 71 No. 3 by Frédéric Chopin, and the expressive Sonata Op. 7 Andante Molto by Edvard Grieg. In each, Tiffany demonstrated both technical fluency and creative interpretation. She actively sought feedback, applied it consistently, and honed her artistry through thoughtful practice – her journey over the course of the HSC shows significant growth and a confident musical voice.

Ava Parvis

Ava is an outstanding pianist who performed four pieces to a very high standard, demonstrating technical skills and mature musical expression. She performed the exhilarating Fantastie Impromptu by Chopin, a highly evocative performance of contemporary work Black Earth by Fazil Say, a beautiful rendition of Misty the popular jazz standard, and Jucaro Rhumba by Margaret Brandman that was full of character and energy. 

Ava worked so hard over the two years of the Music 1 HSC course and improved exponentially. She wouldn’t settle for anything less than perfection and dedicated many hours of daily piano practice to fulfil her goals. 

Khushii Varma

Khushii Varma is a gifted percussionist whose Encore nomination acknowledges her musical excellence and spirited involvement. She performed four compelling works– Tribal Grooves by Anthony Brahe, Concert Piece by Malcolm Arnold, Sonata for Timpani by John Beck, and Inspirations Diabolique by Rickey Tagawa – each delivered with technical clarity and expressive flair.

Beyond her solo performances, Khushii immersed herself in the Music department, performing in bands and serving as snare-drum in cadets, fully embracing the life of music.

SHAPE HSC Design and Technology

The following student’s Industrial Technology Major Design Project were nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE.

Jasmine Fordyce

Jasmine’s HSC Multimedia project is a bold and emotionally layered short film that combines 2D animation with live action footage. Her work showcases a strong grasp of visual storytelling, atmosphere, and aesthetic cohesion, with a style influenced by indie and arthouse cinema. Through original animation and carefully composed cinematography, Jasmine explores themes of memory, grief, and transformation. Her folio reveals a clear and mature creative process, from concept sketches and research to compositing, colour grading, and editing, all culminating in a project that feels both personal and cinematic.

The following student’s Design and Technology Major Design Project was nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE.

Maya Al-Soufi – Modular High Chair (Furniture design)

For her Major Design Project Maya decided to create a multifunctional, compact highchair that addresses the challenges of limited living space and financial constraints faced by young families in Germany and Australia. The design is constructed from Sily oak provides a single, adaptable seating solution that evolves with the child from infancy to early childhood, reducing the need for multiple purchases and minimising environmental impact.

Maya’s project addressed the challenges of limited living space and rising housing costs. This resulted in the development of a multifunctional child’s highchair that is compact, transformable, and user-friendly. The highchair product is intended to extend the usability and lifespan of a single furniture piece by incorporating adjustable features (such as height modulation and detachable components) that allow it to be used in various environments, including homes with standard dining tables, bench seating, or countertop seating with the aim to reduce the need for multiple child-specific furniture items as the child grows, easing financial and spatial stress for families living in compact or high-cost housing.

Olivia Walker – Water Saving Horticulture System (Furniture/System design)

Olivia decided to design a solution to outdoor water use that prevents wastage and over and underwatering. This was achieved through the design and construction of an innovative space saving plant stand that can filtrate and reuse water in a self-sufficient manner. It was a functional and visually appealing piece that can withstand the harsh outdoor environments due to the use of sustainable materials.

Olivia’s design involved a solution to outdoor water use that aims to prevents water wastage and over watering. This resulted in the creation of a visually appealing and functional plant stand made from sustainable materials that can filtrate and reuse water in a self-sufficient manner. The plant stand can withstand the elements in outdoor conditions.

The following student’s Textile and Design Major Design Project was nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE.

Isabella Dodd Shipsey

With inspirations depicted from the fairytale The Little Mermaid and designer Iris Van Herpen, the textile art skirt and top set aims to echo the timeless nature of storytelling and ethereal, intricate beauty of marine life, with using traditional aquatic hues and various decorative techniques. Techniques that have been included to reflect the inspiration are dye sublimation printing on both the skirt yoke and top, gold glitter Cricut cut Heat Transfer Vinyl also adorning the skirt yoke and the top, gold, pearl and blue cording on skirt yoke, gold double thread stitching on the top, machine embroidered starfish and shells and beading and buttons. The skirt is made from several layers of handkerchief hem georgette squares and curls that have a roll hem finish. 

“Textiles & Design has enabled me to flourish in my individuality and confidence by giving me a platform to express my creativity through innovative designs.” – Isabella

SHAPE is a selection of outstanding projects from HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students and will be held at the University of Technology, Sydney from Monday 16 March 2026 to Saturday 11 April 2026.

ARTEXPRESS – HSC Visual Arts

The following student’s Visual Arts Major Design Project was nominated for possible inclusion in ARTEXPRESS.

Elissa Kim – Columned Continuum

“My artworks aim to show an appreciation of traditional craft, highlighting the lack of it in the modern world today. The different figures embody the significance of history and culture, as it lies within architecture (pillars) representative of that specific time. The use of pillars as the main structure is pertinent as it allows incorporation of patterns and decorous style which are important in representing a period’s values and beliefs. Other than the physical aspect, the pillars hold a metaphorical significance, as it holds connotations of being the supporting system and structure of bigger structures like how old time architecture supports and builds the foundation of what surrounds us today. The large scale of my panels aim to be confronting and eye-opening, criticising how less and less of the emotional, cultural and historical value is represented and appreciated in modern society.” – Elissa