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The Guy Who Created Controversial Image That Appeared In A HSC English Exam Has Spoken Out

Redditors tracked down the original source of the image that caused mass controversy among Year 12 students when it appeared in a HSC exam last week.

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HSC students weigh in on week one as midpoint approaches for some

'Three exams are down and I have four to go.'

Newcastle Herald

HSC survival guide: expert hands study tips to Hunter students

'You won't be defined by your ATAR, you are defined by your approach.'

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Students give English HSC exam an F over use of image with ‘hallmarks’ of AI

Image used as visual prompt in standard and advanced English paper 1 sparks accusations of hypocrisy

The Guardian - AU

Sleepless nights, dramatic dreams and a ‘cutie patootie’ paper: NSW students start their HSC exams

Some woke with dread while others played music to prepare – but ultimately HSC English examinees were met with few surprises

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: PM’s $4.3m purchase sparks backlash; legendary journalist Negus dies; and a record-breaking HSC

Anthony Albanese is facing heat from rival politicians and pundits alike over his new clifftop property

The Guardian - AU

Day one done and dusted: Hunter HSC students weigh in on first exam

'The first one is done ... it feels very real now.'

Newcastle Herald

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Testing times: Hunter students to face first HSC exams

'Ultimately, at the end of the day, you are more than a mark.'

Newcastle Herald

Record number of year 12 students applying for early entry into university

Early entry applications have risen by 19 per cent.

Newcastle Herald

‘I don’t believe I would have gotten into university’: how early entry schemes help Year 12 students experiencing disadvantage

During September, many Australian universities start making early offers to Year 12 students for a place next year. This is ahead of the main rounds of offers, due in January.

The Conversation

New syllabus roll out for year 11 and 12 students in curriculum overhaul

The new syllabuses will be examined from the 2027 HSC.

Newcastle Herald

How becoming a teen mum gave Vanessa a reason to get her HSC

'As soon as I saw my son, he changed my life for the better.'

Newcastle Herald

Adequate travel arrangements in place for islanders, says Lakshadweep administration

Lakshadweep Administration ensures transparent and sufficient connectivity between mainland and islands, dismissing misinformation on travel arrangements.

The Hindu

Hunter schools excel in 2023 HSC

Three local schools made the most-improved list.

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Drama students featured 'on stage' among state's best at HSC showcase

'It feels rewarding to present what we have created together.'

Newcastle Herald

Drawing different conclusion on HSC

Letters and Short Takes: Hunter HSC data needs closer scrutiny

Newcastle Herald

Hunter's poor HSC performance escapes examination

Phillip O'Neill | Why not enough regional schools are delivering the goods

Newcastle Herald

Maitland teacher guides HSC students to first place success

OneSchool Global Maitland students place first for a fourth year.

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The Conversation

'Practically perfect': why the media's focus on 'top' Year 12 students needs to change

You may be familiar with the popular TikTok trend, #ATARreaction. You see the face of a Year 12 student logging on to their computer, then they wait a few moments before they collapse in tears, relief and celebration.

The Guardian - AU

‘I never expected to do this well’: top performing NSW students celebrate high-flying Atars

Students across the state take to social media to share reactions to top marks while premier says results are ‘just a step on your journey’

Newcastle Herald

Elated, relieved and shocked: Hunter students wake up to top ATARs

Newcastle were part of 17.5 per cent in the state to score above 90.00.

The Guardian - AU

‘I realised I had it in me’: the NSW students who topped this year’s HSC courses

For some of the year 12 students awarded First in Course awards in 2023, the path has not always been clear

Newcastle Herald

'Very surreal': the Hunter students who topped NSW in HSC courses

Six Newcastle students swept up top scores in the state.

The Guardian - AU

‘That number ain’t you bby’: Australian celebrities and lecturers say Atar results don’t define future

High VCE or HSC results might be necessary for certain further studies but needn’t define you for the rest of your life

The Guardian - AU

An urgent overhaul of VCE exams is needed after multiple errors, experts say. But how did this happen?

One mathematician blames a shift in recent decades away from top professors and subject experts being responsible for exam papers

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