HSC Class of 2016 Discussion Thread

[pi]

Anyways any Harry Potter Fans here? I hear that Harry Potter and the cursed child is coming out soon (someone please confirm this for me). Anyways who here likes Harry Potter? I'm not really into it although I did watch the old movies a long time ago, although so many things about the series still interests me like who does Harry Potter marry, how does Voldermort die, who replaces that dumbeldore guy that was the principal of hogwarts, how old is harry potter at the end of the deathly hallows, etc

It is out, and basically all of your questions can be answered if you actually read the series (especially the 7th book)

[jamonwindeyer]

It is out, and basically all of your questions can be answered if you actually read the series (especially the 7th book)

Agreed, no spoilers

So what you're saying here Jake is that they're putting themself in the mindset that they have heaps of work to do? I'm kinda confused 

Anyways any Harry Potter Fans here? I hear that Harry Potter and the cursed child is coming out soon (someone please confirm this for me). Anyways who here likes Harry Potter? I'm not really into it although I did watch the old movies a long time ago, although so many things about the series still interests me like who does Harry Potter marry, how does Voldermort die, who replaces that dumbeldore guy that was the principal of hogwarts, how old is harry potter at the end of the deathly hallows, etc

Without speaking for Jake, I think what he means (and I agree) is that no matter how much is on your plate, you are full. Someone who does 6 units for example will feel just as busy as someone who does 24, because how busy you are is dependent on your motivation. The only things that change are how your hours are allocated between units, and how many exams you sit at the end. Regardless of the number of units, you feel freakin busy.

As an aside, I don't view those who do less units as advantaged, because we could do the same. I did 12 units because I liked all the subjects and wanted some backup security, I can't say someone who does 10 has an advantage over me because:

a) I could drop a subject if I wanted to
b) I have a potential advantage results-wise, because only my best 10 units counts, a little extra security 

[RuiAce]

Without speaking for Jake, I think what he means (and I agree) is that no matter how much is on your plate, you are full.

When you just had maccas and you end up reading this literally...

[conic curve]

It is out, and basically all of your questions can be answered if you actually read the series (especially the 7th book)

Well I used to be interested in the HP series but then I got bored of it from the goblet of fire and never bothered to know what happened ever since because I lost interest in it 

I think I will start to show interest in it sooner or later (hopefully) 

Anyway I remember this one scene (forgot which HP movie it was in) but I saw this one crazy woman saying to harry potter I killed your godfather (couldn't remember his name) and then harry potter went into rage mode

Anyways if Hogwarts was real what would you all do/be?

[jamonwindeyer]

When you just had maccas and you end up reading this literally...

Ahaha that is brilliant 

Anyways if Hogwarts was real what would you all do/be?

I'd be in Ravenclaw almost definitely, and I'd probably end up doing research with the Ministry of Magic or something...

Still be on ATAR Notes though. I'd just be wearing a wizard hat in my picture 

[RuiAce]

I'd just be wearing a wizard hat in my picture 

Get on my level I already have a wizard shirt from micro

[conic curve]

Ahaha that is brilliant 

I'd be in Ravenclaw almost definitely, and I'd probably end up doing research with the Ministry of Magic or something...

Still be on ATAR Notes though. I'd just be wearing a wizard hat in my picture 

I'd be some guy who sells all these rare creatures like the dragon and that griffin and the phoenix, etc, make heaps of money and have lots of sources of defense 

I'm just kidding 

Hmmmm, do computers even exist in Hogwarts?

Also why do all NSW moderators have pictures of themselves, aren't there privacy concerns regarding this?

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[jamonwindeyer]

Hmmmm, do computers even exist in Hogwarts?

Magic ones 

Also why do all NSW moderators have pictures of themselves, aren't there privacy concerns regarding this?

We all do HSC Lectures for hundreds (if not thousands) of people every year, so we abandon any idea of people not knowing our faces (Jake's been recognised in public before) 

[RuiAce]

Hmmmm, do computers even exist in Hogwarts?

lol

[conic curve]

We all do HSC Lectures for hundreds (if not thousands) of people every year, so we abandon any idea of people not knowing our faces (Jake's been recognised in public before) 

Oh....so the point of this is to make you famous?

What was Jake recognised for (maybe I should ask him because I don't think he'd want others revealing this sort of private information to others)?

Have you ever thought about creating free trial exams for students?

I've seen some Victorian Mods who are usually anonymous but not NSW

[jamonwindeyer]

Oh....so the point of this is to make you famous?

No (is that a serious question?), but when you lecture for that many people you may get recognised in libraries by current Year 12's as Jake was 

[Swagadaktal]

No (is that a serious question?), but when you lecture for that many people you may get recognised in libraries by current Year 12's as Jake was 

Yeah same that's why I have my photo up there as well.

[heids]

Yeah same that's why I have my photo up there as well.

And I, mine.

[sweetiepi]

Yeah same that's why I have my photo up there as well.

And mine (I am legit a cat- I have proof)
(Although I don't lecture- I occasionally help people )

[conic curve]

You know how they say there's more to life than the HSC, would you agree with this? I know for a fact I get super pissed and stress myself to death when I do really bad in an assessment (even right now when I'm still in prelim)