I don't have kids that age yet (Mine are 6. 8 and 12) but thinking back to my own HSC, I sometimes think it would be a better idea to just let kids pick out what they want. Fair enough if you are going to go to uni and you need certain courses, but by the time you've got to Year 11 you've already done 12 years of English and 12 years of Maths, and you've got the basics. The HSC is hard enough, they should be focusing on things they like and are good at.
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Leanne Clarke
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-08-2023 11:07
From: Pauline Metcalfe
Subject: HSC Compulsory Subjects
English has always been compulsory for the HSC, and for students who do their HSC in 2026, maths will also be compulsory. What do you think, as parents and carers? Are there other subjects you would like to make compulsory? Would you prefer to see no compulsory subjects? Does your school already insist on some subjects at HSC level? Should the HSC have more structure, or should everyone be able to play to their strengths?
#Highschool #HSC #Maths #English#Compulsory #Curriculum #ATAR#English
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Pauline Metcalfe
Federation Of Parents And Citizens Association NSW
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