summer school hsc head start lectures 2013 - TSFX

the school for excellence 

year 12 hsc 

summer school 

head start lectures 

summer school 

r Save 100s of hours in study time! 

2013 

r Get ahead in a highly effective and time efficient manner. 

r Highly comprehensive programs designed to maximise HSC scores. 

r Receive thorough A+ notes (not basic summaries like elsewhere). 

r Receive exclusive bonus lectures & resources - Valued at $450 - FREE! 

r Gain great advice & instruction from select teachers from TOP ranking schools. 

r Developed and delivered by qualified HSC teachers and markers. 

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Dates: Monday 7th - Friday 25th January 2013 Venue: The University of Sydney (Camperdown) 

TSFX - Voted Number 1 for Excellence and Quality in HSC Programs 

Get ahead 

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THE SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 

The School For Excellence (TSFX) is an independent organisation that 

specialises in the development and delivery of high quality lectures and 

programs for HSC students. Our specialised programs are based on a unique 

system which ensures students receive the best opportunities to optimise 

their HSC scores. We believe that, given the right opportunities, guidance and 

support, EVERY student has the potential to excel in their studies. 

During the course of our lectures, students receive complete and thorough 

instruction, and NOT just a simple overview of the basic principles of each 

subject. You will be taught by current and experienced HSC teachers - 

many of whom are authors of HSC textbooks, writers and markers of HSC 

examinations, members of exam committees and syllabus curriculum 

writers for HSC subjects. Teachers are carefully selected on the merits of their 

academic and professional achievements, and with special consideration 

to their communication skills. Our teachers are renowned for explaining 

concepts in a manner that students find very easy to understand! 

Our programs are fun, interactive and conducted in a relaxed and friendly 

atmosphere. Students are encouraged to participate in question time and 

discussion sessions, and to clarify individual concerns. Don’t miss out! 

EXCLUSIVE BONUS LECTURE - FREE OF CHARGE! 

Our Unique and Powerful “Essay Writing Skills” Lecture 

It has been repeatedly demonstrated that students who are able to construct 

a systematic, progressive argument in English are better able to grasp topics 

set for study, prepare efficiently for examinations, cope with stress, and attain 

better results. Our Essay Writing Skills lecture will set out strategies that may 

be applied to the Area of Study and Modules, for Advanced and Standard 

students. It will provide systematic, rational strategies to allow students to 

construct sophisticated and persuasive arguments. 

This lecture will focus on persuasion as the purpose of the English essay, 

and proceed with a rational approach to structuring paragraphs and 

introductions that are consistent with this purpose. This lecture will also focus 

on technical analysis and its place in a structured argument, proposing that 

concepts, themes and ideas are functions of techniques. It will focus on the 

analysis of techniques as evidence in a persuasive argument, and the place 

for this evidence in a well-argued paragraph. Essay scaffolds and models will 

be provided, simplifying the sometimes complex and bewildering task of 

composing an English essay. By incorporating practical steps, critical advice, 

exercises and examples, our Essay Writing Skills lecture will certainly boost 

students’ confidence in English. The process of essay writing will become as 

simple as any other task, allowing students to build and express sophisticated, 

rational arguments that will persuade markers of students’ points of view. 

Common examination errors will also be addressed. 

Valued at $150 - This lecture is available FREE OF CHARGE to those students 

enrolling into two or more Summer School subjects. 

Dates: Two identical sessions are available. 

Session 1: 9:30am to 12:30pm, Monday 14th January 2013 

Session 2: 1:30pm to 4:30pm, Friday 25th January 2013 

TIMETABLE 

Mon 7 Jan 2013 

9:30am - 12:30pm 

Chemistry (Part 1) 

1:30pm - 4:30pm 

Maths 2 Unit (Part 1) 

Maths Ext 2 (Part 1) 

Thur 17 Jan 2013 

9:30am - 12:30pm 

Biology (Part 3) 

Physics (Part 3) 

Tue 8 Jan 2013 

9:30am - 12:30pm 


1:30pm - 4:30pm 



Fri 18 Jan 2013 

9:30am - 12:30pm 

Economics (Part 1) 

Legal Studies (Part 1) 

1:30pm - 4:30pm 

Business Studies (Part 1) 

Modern History (Part 1) 

PDHPE (Part 1) 

Wed 9 Jan 2013 

9:30am - 12:30pm 


1:30pm - 4:30pm 



Sat 19 Jan 2013 

9:30am - 12:30pm 

Economics (Part 2) 

Legal Studies (Part 2) 

1:30pm - 4:30pm 

Business Studies (Part 2) 

Modern History (Part 2) 

PDHPE (Part 2) 

Thurs 10 Jan 2013 

English Lectures 

9:00am - 11:00am 

Part 1: Reading Task 

11:30am - 1:30pm 

Part 2: Creative Writing 

2:30pm - 4:30pm 

Part 3: Belonging 

TEN POWERFUL REASONS 

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND 

n YOU WILL receive unparalleled advice and instruction from one of 

Australia’s most reputed after hours education service providers. Teachers 

and past students consistently rate TSFX Number One for Excellence and 

Quality. 

n YOU WILL eliminate the need to waste valuable study time preparing 

notes. Each student will receive a detailed and comprehensive set of notes 

that cover the required knowledge to an A+ standard. Note: To date NO 

OTHER seminar provider has been able to match the quality and depth of 

materials that are issued to students who attend TSFX programs. 

n YOU WILL cover materials to an A+ standard in a simple step-by-step 

manner. Our lecture programs offer students the most comprehensive 

preparation for the HSC (up to 12 hours in select subjects!) 

n YOU WILL learn how to interpret and solve those difficult analytical and 

problem solving questions and gain advance exposure to the various 

tricks that appear in tests and examinations. 

n YOU WILL develop skills that will help you manage your time more 

effectively and complete tests and examinations within the specified time. 

n YOU WILL obtain a significant head start into the 2013 HSC syllabus. 

Having a solid knowledge of course content in advance of covering 

materials at school will enable you to absorb more information in the 

classroom, resulting in a stronger understanding of course materials, less 

time being spent on homework and higher HSC scores! 

n YOU WILL increase confidence and motivation levels as well as learn how 

to improve performance in ALL of your studies. 

n YOU WILL learn the skills required to out-perform your peers in school 

based assessments. 

n YOU WILL derive immeasurable benefit from the advice, experience, 

insight and perspectives from select teachers from the top ranking 

schools across New South Wales. 

n YOU WILL gain a distinct advantage over your state-wide subject peers! 

Students who have attended our Summer School programs in past years 

agree that these programs strengthened understanding of course materials, 

decreased workloads and stress levels, increased confidence and motivation 

and greatly improved performance in tests, assignments and examinations! 

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members receive over $300 worth of resources at no charge, including 

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complete Section 1 on the back page of this brochure, or register online 

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” 


9:30am - 12:30pm 


REPEAT 

1:30pm - 4:30pm 


REPEAT 


English Lectures 

9:00am - 10:30am 

Part 4: Module A 

11:00am - 12:30pm 

Part 5: Module C 

1:30pm - 3:00pm 

Part 6: Individual Texts 

3:30pm - 5:00pm 

Part 7: Module B 


9:30am - 12:30pm 


REPEAT 

1:30pm - 4:30pm 


REPEAT 


9:30am - 12:30pm 

Essay Writing Skills 

(Session 1) 

1:30pm - 4:30pm 

General Maths (Part 1) 



9:30am - 12:30pm 


REPEAT 

1:30pm - 4:30pm 


REPEAT 


9:30am - 12:30pm 



1:30pm - 4:30pm 



Thur 24 Jan 2013 

REPEAT English Lectures 

9:00am - 11:00am 

Part 1: Reading Task 

11:30am - 1:30pm 

Part 2: Creative Writing 

2:30pm - 4:30pm 

Part 3: Belonging 


9:30am - 12:30pm 



1:30pm - 4:30pm 




REPEAT English Lectures 

9:00am - 10:30am 

Part 4: Module A 

11:00am - 12:30pm 

Part 5: Module C 

1:30pm - 4:30pm 

Essay Writing Skills 

(Session 2) 

Note: The Chemistry and Maths (2 Unit) Repeat lectures on 21-23 Jan 2013 and the English Repeat lectures on 24-25 Jan 2013 are IDENTICAL to the earlier lectures in each of these subjects.

TSFX TEACHERS “ Excellent teachers. Engaging. Great Material. ” - Student, Hornsby Girls’ High School 

To ensure that students are afforded every possible advantage in their examinations, our lectures are prepared and delivered by qualified, currently practising HSC 

teachers and HSC markers who possess the knowledge and experience to demonstrate the means by which students can achieve the higher Band scores. Further 

details regarding our teachers (including qualifications and experience) may be obtained at www.tsfx.com.au. 

BIOLOGY (TOTAL: 3 PARTS - 9 HRS) 

These sessions will provide students with a solid coverage of the first two Core 

Modules in Biology: Blueprint of Life (including evolution, Mendelian and 

non Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal theory, DNA structure, mutation, 

gene theory, reproductive technologies); Maintaining a Balance (including 

enzymes, homeostasis, temperature regulation, nutrient and water balance 

and control and related technologies). Head Teachers: Mr Colin Harrison 

(Moriah College) & Mr Justin Varjavandi (St Aloysius’ College). 

BUSINESS STUDIES (TOTAL: 2 PARTS - 6 HRS) 

These lectures will focus on Topic 1: Operations and Topic 2: Marketing. In the 

first lecture, the key characteristics of Operations will be investigated with the 

focus of this topic on the strategies for effective operations management in a 

large business. The second lecture will focus on the main elements involved in 

the development and implementation of successful marketing strategies. Both 

lectures will include practical examples and a step-by-step guide to answering 

HSC style questions. Head Teachers: Mr Greg Hannelly (St Edward’s College) 

& Mr Phil Manocchio (Moriah College). 

CHEMISTRY (TOTAL: 3 PARTS - 9 HRS) 

These sessions will provide students with solid coverage of the first two Core 

Modules in the Chemistry HSC course. Production of Materials: Addition 

and condensation polymerisation, the role and importance of ethanol as a 

resource, heat of combustion calculations, applications of electrochemistry 

and an introduction to nuclear chemistry. Acidic Environment: The role of 

indicators, the nature and properties of acids and esters in industry and the 

environment, calculations involving volumes of gases and pH, titrations and 

other practical and theoretical aspects of volumetric analysis. Head Teachers: 

Mr Scott Hazelton (St Columba Anglican School), Mr David Parker (Sefton 

High School) & Ms Jane Wolter (The Scots College). 

ECONOMICS (TOTAL: 2 PARTS - 6 HRS) 

During the course of Part 1, students will examine the features of the global 

economy with particular attention to economic growth and economic 

development underpinned by globalisation. A framework for the treatment 

of the compulsory case study of an economy other than Australia will also be 

offered. During Part 2, students will learn about Australia’s trade and financial 

flows with a strong focus on key linkages between balance of payments (BOP) 

accounts. The issues associated with trends in the BOP will be discussed as will 

an evaluation of sustained external imbalances in the Australian Economy. 

Exchange rates and the effect of fluctuations in the value of the Australian 

Dollar on the BOP will also be addressed. Head Teachers: Mr Matt Bookallil 

(Knox Grammar School) & Mr Neal Townley (Sydney Grammar School). 

ENGLISH ADVANCED & STANDARD COURSES 

Part 1: Reading Task (Belonging) Please refer to Page 2 

Part 2: Creative Writing (Belonging) for dates and times. 

Part 3: Area of Study (Belonging) Please refer to Page 4 

Part 4: Module A Lectures for Individual Text details 

Part 5: Module C Lectures (Parts 6 & 7). 

Part 6: Individual Text Lectures (Belonging) 

Part 7: Individual Text Lectures (Module B English Advanced) 

The Examination Paper 1 lectures (Parts 1, 2, 3 and 6) provide insights into the 

conventions and developments in the Area of Study, Belonging. These lectures 

cover Board requirements, marking schemes, examination techniques and 

the Area of Study rubric. Importantly, they provide insights that only come 

with experience in working closely with directives from the Board and the 

Marking Centre, and demonstrate the means by which students can achieve 

the higher Bands. The Examination Paper 2 lectures (Parts 4 and 5) provide 

insights into the expectations of the Marking Centre concerning Modules 

A and C. They provide valuable advice on the Modules’ rubric and the close 

analysis of texts, in accordance with directives in the Stage 6 Prescriptions 

document. Students will be divided into separate groups according to their 

chosen electives. During the Module B lectures (Part 7), students will be 

given informed, specific advice on close technical analysis of selected English 

Advanced Module B texts. These lectures are structured with an intense focus 

on the influence of contextual circumstances on values and the appreciation 

of textual integrity. Head Teachers: Ms Angela Di Stefano (Ascham School), 

Ms Mel Dixon (TSFX), Ms Peta Gresham (The King’s School) & Ms Liz Tishler 

(Macquarie Fields High School). 

LEGAL STUDIES (TOTAL: 2 PARTS - 6 HRS) 

Part 1 of this program will focus on Human Rights and the extent to which 

legal systems promote such rights. Students will investigate the relationship 

between state sovereignty and human rights, the development and 

preservation of such rights and the difficulties faced with the enforcement of 

these. Part 2 will focus on Crime and will include a detailed investigation of 

criminal law and the criminal justice system. The extent to which law balances 

the rights of victims, offenders and society as well as the effectiveness of 

legal and non-legal measures in achieving justice will also be addressed. 

Head Teachers: Ms Gauri Gupta (Loreto Normanhurst) & Ms Teresa O’Dwyer 

(St Luke’s Grammar School). 

MATHEMATICS COURSES (TOTAL: 3 PARTS - 9 HRS) 

General Mathematics: 

These lectures will focus on providing essential instruction in Probability 

(chance, relative frequency, probability, multi-stage events and applications of 

probability), Algebraic Modelling (covering many key skills from the preliminary 

and HSC courses), and Data Analysis (data collection, sampling, displaying and 

interpreting data sets, and covering summary statistics, the normal distribution 

and correlation in the HSC course). Head Teachers: Ms Barbara Marinakis 

(Cranbrook School) & Mr Peter Muddle (Covenant Christian School). 

Mathematics (2 Unit): 

These lectures are designed to cover and extend on the important HSC 

topics of Differentiation and Geometrical Applications of Calculus, review 

important units from the Preliminary course, and provide a solid introduction 

to Integration and its Applications as well as Exponential and Logarithmic 

Functions. Head Teachers: Ms Ilana Dubb (Ascham School) & Ms Jayanthi 

Viswanathan (Sydney Girls High School). 

Mathematics Extension 1: 

Students will obtain a thorough instruction in the following principles: 

Polynomials and Iterative Methods, Locus and Parabola (including parametric 

equations), Circle Geometry, Geometric Applications of Differentiation. 

Trigonometry, Permutations and Combinations and Mathematical Induction. 

Head Teacher: Dr James Johnstone (Manly Selective Campus). 

Mathematics Extension 2: 

These powerful lectures will provide students with solid instruction in 

Integration, Volumes by Slicing, Circular Motion, Polynomials and Conics. 

Head Teacher: Mr Geoffrey McLauchlan (Queenwood School For Girls). 

MODERN HISTORY (TOTAL: 2 PARTS - 6 HRS) 

Part 1 of this program will focus on the Core Unit - World War One 1914 - 

1919: A source based study. This lecture will involve a series of ‘hands on 

activities’ where students are provided with the opportunity to improve their 

examination technique by differentiating between the validity and usefulness 

of the various sources. In Part 2, students will be divided into groups so that 

they may obtain instruction specific to their chosen National Study. Head 

Teachers: Mr Scott Baker (Tara Anglican School), Mr Alan Pollock (Hurlstone 

Agricultural High School) & Mr Robert Skinner (SCEGGS). 

PDHPE (TOTAL: 2 PARTS - 6 HRS) 

During the course of these lectures, students will examine the health status of 

Australians, the current health priorities in Australia, the choice of National Health 

Priority Areas and the roles that health promotion and health services play in 

achieving better health for all Australians. These lectures will also focus on factors 

that affect performance. Students will explore the physical and psychological 

bases of performance including the contribution of energy systems, skill 

development, nutrition and psychology. Head Teachers: Mr Wayne Adams 

(Sydney Grammar School) & Ms Jennifer McIntosh (Our Lady of Mercy College). 

PHYSICS (TOTAL: 3 PARTS - 9 HRS) 

During the course of these lectures, emphasis will be placed on the first 

two Core Modules of the HSC Physics course. Topics that will be addressed 

include: Space: Gravitational fields, potential energy, projectile motion, 

escape velocity, circular motion (satellites), space travel, Michelson-Morely 

experiment, special relativity; Motors and Generators: D.C. motors, speakers, 

galvanometers, Faraday’s induction, generators, transformers, induction 

cookers, electromagnetic braking, transmission of electrical power and A.C. 

motors. Head Teachers: Mr Anthony Murphy (Moriah College) & Mr Andrew 

Timmis (Knox Grammar School).

why choose the school for excellence? 

We surveyed over 900 students who attended a recent course to see what they 

thought of the programs conducted by The School For Excellence. This is what 

these students said: 

r 96% indicated that our programs raised concepts and exam strategies that 

students were not previously aware of. 

r 97% indicated that our programs strengthened understanding of 

assessable course materials. 

r 99% indicated that our programs were a valuable asset 

in examination preparation. 

application form - summer school hsc head start lectures 2013 

please detach this form and return together with your payment to: 

The Program Coordinator, The School For Excellence, PO Box R1407, Royal Exchange, Sydney, NSW, 1225. Fax: 1300 364 065. ABN: 70 066 955 128 

Section 1: Applicant’s Details 

First Name: Surname: 

Home Address: Suburb: Postcode: 

Phone (Applicant): Parent Phone (If Applicant is a Student): 

Email Address: School Attending: 

Year Level: Year 11 studying Year 12/accelerated subjects in 2013 Year 12 in 2013 Other: 

I am not attending Summer School but would like to register FREE for HSCedgeonline. (Summer School applicants will be registered automatically). 

Section 2: Please enrol me into the following programs (please 3 the appropriate lectures). PRICES INCLUSIVE OF GST. 

Please refer to Page 2 of this brochure for the timetable relating to the courses below. 

Biology ($150) 

Economics ($100) 

Maths (2 Unit) REPEAT ($150) 

Modern History Part 2: ($50) SELECT: 

English Programs: 

Thursday 10th & Friday 11th January 2013: English Advanced (Parts 1-5) ($150) English Standard (Parts 1-5) ($150) 

English Part 6: Area of Study - Individual Text Lectures. Please enrol me into the following text lecture (Please 3 1 box below): 

As You Like It ($25) The Crucible ($25) Immigrant Chronicle ($25) Romulus, My Father ($25) Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson ($25) 

English Part 7: English Advanced Module B - Individual Text Lectures. Please enrol me into the following text lecture (Please 3 1 box below): 

Hamlet ($25) Poems - W B Yeats ($25) Selected Poems, Harwood ($25) 

Thursday 24th & Friday 25th January 2013: English Advanced REPEAT (Parts 1-5) ($150) English Standard REPEAT (Parts 1-3 ONLY) ($100) 

Note: Parts 4 & 5 of the English Standard course are not being offered in the REPEAT lectures. 

ALL English Applicants: 

English Advanced: Please choose 1 elective from each Module ( 3 ) 

Please also enrol me into the “Essay Writing Skills” Lecture (please 3 the appropriate session): 

Session 1: (9:30am - 12:30pm, Monday 14 January 2013) Session 2: (1:30pm - 4:30pm, Friday 25 January 2013) 

If your preferred session has booked out, are you available to attend the other session? Yes No 

The ‘Essay Writing Skills’ lecture is free of charge to students enrolled into 2 or more Summer School subjects. Otherwise, a fee of $150 applies. 

Please note: Parts 6 and/or 7 of the English course do not constitute a subject. 

I am eligible for FREE entry into this lecture A payment of $150 has been enclosed for this lecture 

Section 3: Payment Details 

Business Studies ($100) 

General Mathematics ($150) 

Maths Extension 1 ($150) 

Germany OR Russia/Soviet Union 

Module A: Exploring Connections Texts in Time 

Module C: Conflicting Perspectives History and Memory 

Total Payment Enclosed: $ BY Cheque Money Order MasterCard Visa 

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r Quality of notes: 

Only 1% of responses were in our competitors’ favour. 

r Quality of presentation: 

Only 3% of responses were in our competitors’ favour. 

r Benefits of programs: 

A mere 1% of responses were in our competitors’ favour. 

The overwhelming majority of students surveyed indicated that the programs 

conducted by The School For Excellence (TSFX) are superior to our competitors’ 

courses! 

Chemistry ($150) 

Legal Studies ($100) 

Maths Extension 2 ($150) 

PDHPE ($100) 

Card Number: Expiry Date: / CCV: 

enrol online @ 

www.tsfx.com.au 

Chemistry REPEAT ($150) 

Maths (2 Unit) ($150) 

Modern History Part 1: WW1 ($50) 

Physics ($150) 

English Standard: Please choose 1 elective from each Module ( 3 ) 

Module A: Distinctive Voices Distinctively Visual 

Module C: The Global Village Into the World 

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Please Note: Do not send cash in the mail. Please make cheques/money orders payable to “The School For Excellence”. Please do not submit more than one copy of your application form. 

Please use ONE form per student. Additional application forms are available at www.tsfx.com.au. These lectures have been prepared exclusively for students enrolled in the HSC. 

Conditions of Enrolment: Confirmation of your enrolment will be sent by email following the receipt of your application. Admission documents, maps and final confirmations will be sent by regular 

mail from 10 days before your first lecture. As TSFX cannot accept any responsibility for tickets that have been lost in the mail, students who have NOT received their tickets by 12 noon two days prior to their 

first enrolled lecture MUST contact our office to confirm their enrolment and arrange admission (10am-5pm Mon-Fri). The Closing Date for postal applications is 5pm three business days prior to the first enrolled 

lecture. Applications after this date must be by telephone, facsimile or via our online enrolment form. Cancellations MUST be submitted in writing and received three business days before the first enrolled lecture, 

and will incur a $10 service charge per subject. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations made after each closing date. The School For Excellence reserves the right to alter the advertised program details.

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