What will my HSC Record of Achievement look like? On satisfactory completion of the HSC, students receive a portfolio containing: 1. The HSC Testamur: this is the certificate that confirms a student has achieved all the requirements for the award. 2. The Record of Achievement: this lists the courses studied and the mark and band achieved in each course. 2 Unit courses are marked out of 100 and have six bands of achievement; 1 Unit courses are marked out of 50 and have four bands of achievement. It also lists the Year 11 courses studied and the grades achieved. 3. Course Reports: this lists the marks awarded in each course for the moderated school assessment, the HSC examination and the final HSC mark (an average of the two former marks). On the following pages is a sample HSC Portfolio. Pymble offers a wide range of HSC courses and, with its highly experienced teachers, excellent resources and first-rate facilities, teaches those courses to a very high standard. You should find that, over the next two years, you will be stimulated and stretched intellectually, developing the skills of evaluation, analysis and synthesis that will stand you in good stead for the future. If you make the most of the opportunities ahead of you at Pymble, you will reach your potential and develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Should you encounter difficulties with any aspect of your courses, do not hesitate to contact the relevant member of staff to discuss those difficulties. We are all here to help you. We hope that your HSC years will be challenging, enjoyable and rewarding.
Dr Kate Hadwen Principal
Subject Choice for the Higher School Certificate
Mrs Natasha Stanfield Director of Studies
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