HSC Programs
The Sydney Jewish Museum delivers exceptional programs and training for HSC Modern History and Extension students, HSC Studies of Religion students, and HSC teachers.
Our expert educators run in-person seminars on all Power and Authority in the Modern World dot points preparing students for their HSC with content and source analysis. Students also have the unique experience of meeting a Holocaust survivor and engaging with artefacts in the Museum.
To further support HSC students, we run preparation online intensives for students leading up to trials.
Our highly acclaimed Professional Development courses for teachers ensure the best quality teaching and knowledge to get your students HSC ready.
Simply choose the programs that best suit your needs. Our friendly bookings team can assist you with any enquiries
For further enquiries, contact us at bookings@sjm.com.au
This year, the Sydney Jewish Museum is embarking on a redevelopment project, which will enable us to significantly expand the exhibitions and programs we deliver, and to welcome many more visitors, teachers and school groups. From 2025, we will continue to deliver our quality, impactful and curriculum-linked educational programs at the Museum for school groups. We will offer program bookings between 10am and 1pm. Where possible, we will try to accommodate programs outside of these times. We will also be offering hybrid online and in-museum programs to help meet your needs.
HSC Study Days – Modern History and Extension History 2026
11 February 2026 – 1 July 2026
Cement your knowledge and prepare for assessments with our full day HSC Study Workshops. During these intensive courses, students will take part in curriculum-linked, interactive workshops delivered by subject-area experts. Integrated throughout these workshops will be a range of unique sources and case studies, as well as opportunities to undertake exam-style practice questions.
Teacher Professional Development
We offer practical, interactive sessions to support and enhance your teaching including NESA accredited Professional Development. In 2025 we will be offering teacher training online delivered by our highly skilled educators – continuing to ensure best practice teacher training in both Holocaust and Studies of Religion.
HSC Studies of Religion
Engage your students with in-depth workshops to deepen their understanding of Judaism and give them an appreciation of the diversity of expression within the tradition, and the underlying unity of the faith.
Power and Authority: Seminar and Source Analysis
In this program, students will enhance their historical knowledge and source analysis skills, which are central to the Year 12 HSC Modern History Core Study: Power and Authority in the Modern World, 1919-1946. Students will take part in a content lecture focusing on dot points from the Power and Authority syllabus.
Power and Authority: Source Analysis
Students will enhance their historical knowledge and source analysis skills, which are central to the Year 12 HSC Modern History Core Study: Power and Authority in the Modern World, 1919-1946.
Power and Authority: Nazi Methods of Control and Impact on Life
In this program, students will delve into the impact of Nazism on German society in line with the Year 12 HSC Modern History Core Study Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919. By considering the various methods used by the Nazis to both gain and maintain control, students will gain a deeper appreciation of the effect of Nazism on life in Germany, particularly the impact on cultural expression, religion, workers, youth, women, and other minorities.
Power and Authority: The Rise of Nazism, Consolidation of Power and Ideology
In this program, students have the opportunity to delve into the complex rise of the Nazi party and Hitler in Germany in line with the Year 12 HSC Modern History Core Study Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919-1946. In addition to an in-depth seminar, students will hear first-hand survivor testimony and closely examine a range of artefacts in the Museum’s display.
Museum Expansion Project
We are embarking on a Museum Expansion Project.
Our exhibitions are closed to the public and will reopen in late 2026.
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