There is something special about the journey of a Major Work for the Higher School Certificate (HSC). From brainstorming sessions to the final moments of submission, this process tests resilience and reflects the high expectations we set for our students. Major Works challenge students to push beyond their comfort zones, sustain creativity and meet the highest standards of academic excellence, while working to deadlines and overcoming obstacles. 

At Snowy Mountains Grammar School, our 2024 HSC Showcase Night demonstrated our commitment to academic excellence. This year, the range of our students’ achievements in Drama, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Extension 2 English and Music reflected the school’s high expectations and quality of work produced. These Major Works not only realised our students’ creative visions but also demonstrated their resilience, ingenuity and dedication throughout their HSC journey. 

We are proud to congratulate our Year 12 students, Alizé and Elise, on their nominations for SHAPE 2024!  The SHAPE exhibition showcases exemplary HSC major projects from Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design, and it is an honour to see these students recognised for their work. 

Alizé was nominated for her textiles submission—a costume design that brings Ancient Greece to life, weaving together the intellect of Athena and the power of Poseidon. Inspired by Al Ali, her piece is a narrative, a celebration of mythology, made for those who embody the strength of legends. 

 

 

Elise was nominated for her Design and Technology project, The Gumnut Sensory Pod. This design addresses challenges faced by students diagnosed with ASD in classroom environments, offering a calming space for learning. 

 

 

These projects exemplify the level of innovation and critical thinking we encourage in our students and illustrate the academic standards at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. 

Reflecting on the showcase, Mr Paul Horvath, our Head of Teaching and Learning, remarked, ‘There is something special about Major Works for the Higher School Certificate. From the opening conversations and brainstorms on ideas to those last, frantic minutes on the day of submission—and everything in between—a Major Work challenges students to sustain an idea, overcome adversity, work to deadlines and maintain strong relationships while harbouring creativity, ingenuity and innovation’. 

 

 

None of this could have been achieved without the mentorship of our teachers. Their guidance, encouragement and care for each student have been vital to the success of these Major Works. Our teachers set high expectations and provide the support and resources students need to rise to the challenge. The relationships forged between students and their teachers throughout this journey embody the heart of our learning community. 

Congratulations to all our HSC Major Work students for their achievements. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for these individuals as they continue to meet and exceed the standards we set at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. A huge thank you to our staff, whose commitment to academic excellence and student success continues to define our school community. 

Read more about our students major works in our 2024 HSC Showcase Catalogue.