HSC students nearing end of disruptive year
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It ’ s the final leg for HSC students with exams confirmed to begin on 9 November . Picture : NSW Education .
It came as welcome news for all 68,710 Year 12 students of 2021 , when Education Minister , Sarah Mitchell , confirmed the full complement of HSC exams are going ahead from 9 November .
Getting this certainty and the opportunity to complete their studies by sitting all exams and receiving results in time for university offers to be made in 2022 , is a huge weight off their shoulders .
The NSW Education Standards Authority ( NESA ) has issued a revised timetable , with 110 exams taking place over 19 days , ending on 3 December .
Students will receive their ATARs ( Australian Tertiary Admission Rank ) on 20 January 2022 , with their HSC results released on 24 January .
The protocols for a COVID-safe HSC require exam supervisors to be fully vaccinated and strongly encourage eligible HSC students to receive two vaccine doses before exams start .
Ms Mitchell said that after a disruptive and stressful year , students now had the certainty of the timetable and can focus on preparing for their exams .
“ Being able to sit all their exams safely is the best and fairest outcome for our HSC students ,” Ms Mitchell said .
“ Whether our students go on to university , vocational training or take on employment , it is important all of them are able to sit their exams and demonstrate what they know .
“ I know that teachers , families and friends are supporting our HSC students every step of the way , and that the whole NSW community is wishing them well after a tough 18 months .”
NESA Board Chairman , Professor Peter Shergold , said that providing a fair , equitable and safe opportunity for students to receive the HSC in 2021 continued to be at the forefront of every decision made by NESA .
“ Revising the timetable to start on 9 November and deliver results on 24 January required the reconfiguration of a massive logistical operation involving more than 100,000 people ,” Professor Shergold said .
“ I am grateful to the NSW Vice- Chancellors Committee and the Universities Admission Centre ( UAC ) for their support , and for working with us to deliver an outcome which will see students receive their results and their university offers in a timely way .”
Strict COVID safe protocols supported by NSW Health will be in place to protect students , exam supervisors and school staff when HSC exams start .
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