Higher School Certificate help
Hornsby Shire Library & Information Service
Linking Lives to Learning and Leisure
HSC English: Belonging
The Library has prepared a HSC English resource list on Belonging (115kb) which is intended to offer students suggested titles for additional texts of their choosing.
Study Facilities
A silent study area and private study rooms are also available at Hornsby Central Library.
Internet
Internet access and word processing PCs are available at all libraries. Hornsby, Pennant Hills and Epping libraries have wireless access Monday - Friday 10am - 7 pm and during opening hours on weekends.
Resources
The Library holds a wide range of resources for HSC students
HSC study guides
Guides covering most HSC subjects are available for loan. Check the library catalogue for your subjects.
Example: select keyword search "hsc ancient history" for study guides related to ancient history.
Prescribed English texts
The library holds copies of all HSC English texts.
Hot topics
A series of booklets on current legal issues and changes to the law. For a list of titles check the library catalogue using a keyword search for "hot topics".
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- NSW Board of Studies Syllabus and support documents
- Past HSC papers
Infocus is a service provided by the State Library of New South Wales, linking HSC students with information held in the State Library.
HSC Links
- NSW HSC online (Charles Sturt University)
Tutorials and links to resource sites based on the HSC subjects and courses.
- Board of Studies NSW
The syllabus, HSC timetable, copies of the 1995-2002 past HSC exam papers and reports, and the English Prescribed Texts Lists.
- Infocus
Articles from the State Library of NSW collection.
- Inside Break
NSW libraries supporting HSC students. Provides information and links to lectures, library resources, past exams and more.
