Outstanding HSC English students become published authors

The anthology, produced by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), is a showcase of some of the talented English Extension 2 students from last year’s HSC.

2019 was the first time the new English Extension 2 syllabus was examined, which created opportunities for students to create their Major Works in contemporary forms such as the podcast and creative nonfiction.

NESA CEO Paul Martin said being published as a young writer is an extraordinary achievement and one that will hold these students in good stead for the future.

“These pieces of work not only showcase the students writing ability, but what the students know, how they perceive the world and what is important to them - revealing just how mature their outlook is,” Mr Martin said.

“These 18 young writers from 17 schools across the state, have been selected from more than 1,500 students who studied HSC English Extension 2 in 2019. It is wonderful to see them celebrated,” Mr Martin said.

The anthology is available to purchase from the NESA Shop.