HSC Music Performance Exams Start
We’d like to wish the 5,639 HSC Music students all the best as they take to the stage for their performance exams!
Our message to students is to continue looking after their wellbeing as they complete their exams and reach out for support if they need it.
In this year’s HSC Study Guide, the experts at ReachOut provide tips on how students can take care of their mental health during exams, and share advice for parents and carers on supporting them as they complete Year 12.
What's New
New HSC Syllabuses to Commence in Term 4, 2026
The following HSC syllabuses will be implemented for the first time in Term 4 2026, and will be examined in the 2027 HSC:
The following Year 11 syllabuses were implemented in Term 1 2026, with the Year 12 syllabuses commencing in Term 4:
Information about HSC exam specifications can be found on the Assessment tab of each syllabus page on the NSW Curriculum website.
Updated Standards Materials Now Available
We’ve updated our standards materials to include examples of major works and projects for:
The standards materials can be used by teachers and students to understand the difference between higher and lower band major works and projects and the quality of work that reflects achievement at the borders between band levels.
Look Out for HSC Showcase Nominations
HSC students across NSW will find out if they’re nominated for an HSC showcase over the next 3 months!
Being nominated is an outstanding achievement, recognising that a student’s work reflects the syllabus outcomes and content, and meets HSC exam requirements.
The HSC Showcase Hub has everything you need to know about the upcoming HSC Showcase Season, including key dates for nominations, selections and events.
Software Engineering and Enterprise Computing Sample Full-mark Responses Now Available
These resources provide examples of student responses to selected questions, supporting students’ understanding of how knowledge, skills and understanding may be demonstrated in responses.
Read the sample responses alongside the marking guidelines to better understand the qualities and characteristics of high-scoring responses.
Regards,
David Browne
CEO
Professional Teachers' Council NSW
