Written examinations kicked off with English – Standard and Advanced – at 10.20am on Thursday, October 18.

Batemans Bay High School students Dylan Usher and Blake Legge breezed through the exam, and were out of the building enjoying the sunshine before 12.30.

Both boys rated the exam “alright,” but only rated their confidence as a three or four out of a possible ten.

“Knowing where to begin with some of the questions for English is the hardest,” Dylan said.

Blake said the most challenging part of the exam was turning up.

Dylan said he felt most positive about his music exam, which he had already completed. 

After finishing school, he hopes to be a mechanic.

Blake also wants to find a trade. 

He said he felt most confident about his Design and Technology exam.

Both boys have just three more exams before they can begin making their post-school dreams a reality.

According to the NSW Education Standards Authority, approximately 300 Eurobodalla students are eligible to sit for their HSC exams in 2018.

The final exam period can be a trying time for students – and parents.

It’s important for both to remember, despite the importance placed on the HSC, there are plenty of other pathways to further study. 

Over-worked students shouldn’t be afraid to take some time to look after their own well-being.

Earlier this year, Moruya teenager Jaxsen Wells, Year 12 student at Caroll College was one of just 25 recipients of the Tuckwell Scholarship from the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. He said it took some of the pressure off attending university away from home. 

Applications for Batemans Bay Youth Foundation scholarships will remain open until November 30. For more information, go to: http://www.bbyf.org.au