Close to 15,000 students from the NSW HSC Class of 2023 have started their first exams as the education system launches into its eight-week examination period.
Some 4,978 students commenced their exams over the weekend with HSC oral language exams kicking off on Saturday.
It was lights, camera, action as 9,775 Dance, Music and Drama students took to the stage for performance exams on Monday.
Oral exams assess students’ speaking skills in their chosen language, while performance exams can include an individual, group or ensemble component.
It comes ahead of the beginning of written exams, which start on October 11.
View the timetables on the NESA website.
NSW Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
“I want to send my very best wishes to the HSC Class of 2023, especially to those starting their HSC exams this week.
“Our young performers have developed the vital skills for entertaining and the workplace, and I am sure we will see some of these stars on the stage and screen in years to come.
“Students learning a second language, or strengthening their language skills, will leave school with a deeper understanding of people and culture, and better understanding of the world around them.
“I also want to thank NSW’s amazing teachers, and the work they have done nurturing the state’s students over the past thirteen years.”
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Chief Executive Office, Paul Martin said:
“As performance and language exams roll around, it is a reminder of the quality of our education systems, the strength of our teaching profession and the willingness of young people to learn, explore and be curious.
“The HSC Creative Arts and Languages curriculum provides young people with skills they will have for life; in whatever pathway they choose.
“With the support of their teachers, families and classmates we look forward to seeing what students accomplish in their exams.”
“I encourage students to continue their hard work – remember to do what is best for you when prepping for exams and take care of your wellbeing.”
2023 HSC Facts and Figures
- 9775 Students completing performance exams
- 4978 Students completing oral languages exams
- 789 Dance students
- 5629 Music students
- 3357 Drama students
- Performance exams will end 15 September 2023
- Oral languages exams will end on 9 September 2023
- Written exams will commence 11 October 2023
