Curriculum
2022 HSC Facts and Figures
With the HSC written examinations well underway, interested parents/carers may want to learn some facts and figures about this year’s HSC from NESA at:
http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/about-HSC/HSC-facts-figures.
This website is intended to provide public information about the 2022 HSC. Previous years are also included.
It is an excellent resource for informed parents and carers. Some statistical data on this year’s HSC candidatures are provided by subject, gender and patterns of enrolment among other interesting facts.
The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) Credentials
Students in Years 10 and 11 who are leaving the College at the end of the year to enter full-time employment and/or a non-secondary school educational/training institution are eligible for a RoSA from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Students for whom this applies must notify the College Registrar’s Office by no later than Friday 18 November 2022.
The Authority’s website contains information about the RoSA at:
- http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/leaving-school/record-of-school-achievement
- http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/leaving-school/record-of-school-achievement/credentials
Continuing students who complete the HSC will have their Year 10 and Year 11 grades as part of the HSC Record of Achievement. Students who remain at school to complete their HSC will not receive a RoSA.
Information about the HSC credentials may be found at:
Michael Cutrupi
Director of Curriculum
Philosopher in Residence
Last week saw the inaugural Philosopher in Residence program at the College, where we were fortunate to host Dr Tim Dean. Dr Dean is a philosopher, writer, and speaker. He has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of NSW, where he researched the evolution of morality. He has been the Science and Technology Editor at The Conversation; and has edited Cosmos and Australian Life Scientist magazines. Dr Dean is an Honorary Associate in the Philosophy department at the University of Sydney and is the chief philosopher on faculty at The School of Life, Sydney. He also is one of the Philosophers at the Ethics Centre.
Dr Dean challenged our students to think critically about areas such as equality and equity, truth and certainty, the ethics of genetic modification, the ethics of robotics, the limits of tolerance, what is art? And what is the good life? He worked with students across a range of different ages and his workshops were engaging and thought provoking, resulting in some very lively conversations. A huge thank you to the Parents’ and Friends’ Committee for their grant that made it possible for us to host Dr Dean last week. It proved to be a very rewarding opportunity for students and staff.
Janine Timillero
Diverse Learning Coordinator and Philosophy Teacher
