The Jeddle Podcast

Learn some simple techniques that can help elevate your HSC essays for a high band 6 result.

Adel discusses her study routine for English and other subjects during her HSC year and the way she organised her notes. Adel received an ATAR of 98.60, including a 5th place state rank in English Advanced.

Jonny explains how to order your paragraphs so they build on each other to create a cohesive essay - a key skill to elevate your essays in the HSC.

Jonny dissects a quote from Nineteen Eighty-Four goes through a simple and ideal formula to help you effectively structure your analysis: Technique + Quote + Verb + Effect.

He uses the following excerpt from Nineteen Eighty-Four to demonstrate how to analyse efficiently.

"For perhaps two seconds he was back in the half-forgotten world of his childhood. Then a door banged, seeming to cut off the smell as abruptly as though it had been a sound."

— Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell (Part 1, Chapter 8)

In 2023, Caleb completed the HSC with a perfect ATAR of 99.95 and two state ranks. He placed 2nd in English Advanced and 9th in English Extension 2. In this conversation, Caleb shares his study advice and key habits that helped him achieve a perfect ATAR.

In 2023, Piper completed the HSC with two state ranks and an impressive ATAR of 99.30. She placed 17th English and 8th in Ancient History. In this conversation, Piper shares her study advice and key habits that helped her succeed throughout the year, including doing lots of practice, studying during school hours in the HSC lead-up and holidays, and paying attention in class.

In 2023, Jordan placed 1st in English Advanced, 8th in Extension 1 Maths and achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95 - all while juggling the responsibilities of being school captain of North Sydney Boys High School!

In this conversation, Jordan shares his year 12 journey and practical study insights to help you achieve your best in the HSC. He speaks about the collaborative culture at North Sydney Boys High school that helped the school place first in the state, his relationship to English as bilingual person who speaks Vietnamese at home, and many other study tips across subjects.

Jeddle Mastermind is back with a new format, new questions and new students! Two students go head to head with their English skills, and knowledge in Pop Culture for the chance to win a cash prize. Jeddle Mastermind is an interactive game show that tests high school students on a variety of topics, including English Literature, Biology, Economics, Business, Health, Sport, Science and Pop Culture.

Jonny reflects on the HSC and how it is a valuable and unique experience looking back. He discusses all the things you can gain from the HSC year including what you can learn about yourself, how you can develop a good work ethic and the bonds you make with others. He also reflects on the uncertainty many students feel coming out of the HSC but all the opportunities that are available going forward.