High School Certificate students in Tamworth were offered unique access to expert HSC exam markers during the July school holidays.

Almost 180 students accessed eight workshops held at the UNE Tamworth study centre, over four days, as part of a partnership with InspirationED.

The sessions saw highly experienced HSC markers meet with students to answer their burning questions relating to the syllabus, providing tips and tricks on how students could respond to possible HSC questions and give students greater confidence heading into October’s HSC exams.

The workshops were free of charge and focused on subject matter including Mathematics, English, Business Studies, Biology, PDHPE and general study skills.

“I thought it was good that it was free and it was better to hear from someone outside of your school,” English workshop attendee Louisa said.

UNE Senior Manager for Tamworth and Regions, Catherine Lees, said the workshops were in response to needs identified by principals, teachers and students in Tamworth Schools.

“These intensive HSC workshops complement the outstanding work of our local teachers by providing additional specialist support during the school holiday period,” she said.

“By bringing expert HSC teachers and markers to Tamworth, we’re reinforcing our region’s educational excellence and ensuring our students have every opportunity to succeed.”

“We’re building on the strong foundation our local teachers have established by offering these specialised workshops. The combination of face-to-face sessions, recorded content, and HSC4Me subscriptions means students can reinforce their classroom learning in ways that suit their individual study styles and schedules.”

Additionally, UNE Tamworth has opened up its Study Centre to give HSC students a safe and quiet place to study in the lead-up to their exams.

Students Bella and Louisa (pictured) said the initiative gave them a place with “no distractions” and “good study vibes.”

The HSC study sessions were made possible by HEPPP funding.