HSC resources

Youth HSC resources student

At Kiama Library we offer HSC students:

  • Free membership, enabling you to borrow Excel study guides and other books - check out the 'HSC Express' section in our Youth area.
  • Wifi and computer access, and a relatively quiet place to study.
  • Study nights and HSC subject tutorials.
  • Access to many online databases, including Gale and Britannica Library.

 

HSC useful resources 

 

State Library NSW HSC resources

Whether you're just starting out or looking for in-depth resources for your HSC year, there's something on the State Library HSC web page for you.

You'll find information and featured content for each of your subjects; help online and onsite; resources you can use at home, and research guides that bring together resources relevant to particular subjects. 

Find links to research guides for Society & Culture, English, History (Modern and Ancient) and Legal Studies as well as recent Smart research for HSC students webinars now accessible to view online.

Teachers can check out the For Teachers page for learning activities, resources and workshops for HSC programs.

 

UOW Year 12 Outreach Pathways

The University of Wollongong Year 12 Outreach Pathways programs aim to support students during the HSC process and allow them to experience university whilst still in high school.

Year 12 Summer Master Class (SMC)

Aimed at dedicated and newly commencing Year 12 students, this program allows for students to experience life as a university student whilst still in high school, with successful completion resulting in six credit points towards an undergraduate degree at UOW, a guaranteed admissions offer* with UOW, and access to university platforms and services.

Year 12 Future Me

Open to eligible students, allows students to receive weekly mentoring from current UOW students to navigate the HSC and post-school decision-making. HSC subject support and guidance on Early Admissions applications is also offered, plus a guaranteed admissions offer* with a UOW faculty or the UOW College upon completion.

Future talk

Keen to find out how to best support your child as they tackle our Year 12 Future Me program? Join in our 5 online Parent/Supporter information sessions.

Universities Admissions Centre

Find out everything you need to know about ATARs, university applications and offers, early entry requirements, 2023/24 UAC Guide, and more at the Universities Admission Centre

 

Australian Jobs guide

Australian Jobs gives an overview of trends in the Australian labour market, and is designed to help you understand what employers are looking for and to understand the labour market you're moving into.

 

Personal Interest Projects

Award-winning PIPs are available to view at Kiama Library from the last several years. These have achieved a High Distinction mark. You cannot borrow or photocopy them at all, but you can read them here in the library and get an idea of the level of research needed to get great marks.

 

  

 

Subject guides