HSC exams rescheduled amid rising case numbers

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published July 22, 2021

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has announced changes to the HSC timetable in an effort to reduce the impact of lockdown on students’ results.

NESA said that strict safety measures will be in place for all HSC exams.

The move comes a week after the authority reassured students they would not be disadvantaged by the COVID-19 restrictions.

The ...

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