The Fast Forward Program is a partnership between Western Sydney University and a number of schools, including Hoxton Park High School. This program helps students to see the value of continuing their education through to Year 12 and beyond. Hoxton Park High School has been involved in the program since 2011.
Aims of the program:
- To increase school students' engagement in learning and the completion of Year 12
- To develop students' confidence, knowledge, skills and educational attainment
- To enhance students' awareness of post school education opportunities
- To promote the benefits of lifelong learning, vis-à-vis life opportunities, to students and their families
- To improve the participation of students in higher education.
The Fast Forward program seeks to engage selected students from Year 9 with WSU staff, students and resources and work with them through to Year 12. Through interactive, fun and practical activities, students are given a positive experience and understanding of University life and other pathways to achieve their goals for the future.
Fast Forward Brochure (pdf 3076 KB)
In 2017 our Yr 12 student Jason Vo earned one of the four $20,000 scholarships available. Congratulations Jason!
For further information, please see
Mrs Fitzgerald.
Hoxton Park high School work in collaboratively with the University of Wollongong to develop a number of activities that aim to support aspirations and awareness towards higher education, and provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to get there.
In 2017 we established a brand new partnership with the University of Wollongong. Due to the opening of their new campus at Liverpool, we are 1 of only 5 schools given this opportunity and it has created a new range of options for our students that has been presented to them by the University through our school.
Year 10 Future Finder Day
30 students travelled to the Liverpool Campus to participate in a program that aimed to raise awareness of tertiary education, inform students of university and vocational study options and pathways as well as explore their education and employment goals. Students enjoyed the day and all stated that they were given new information about the opportunities that are now available for them.
Year 11 HSC Bootcamp Workshop
All Year 11 ATAR students participated in 3 hour this workshop which explored Exam Preparation, student learning styles, note taking, goal setting and decision making. Students were split in 3 groups and paired with mentors who were current university of Wollongong students' mentors to assist them with the process and answer any questions about University life. Students thoroughly enjoyed the day with all stating that they had received new and useful information.
Year 12 Summer Master Class
We had 1 student successfully apply for the Summer Master Class which is a three week intensive course in English held during the summer holidays to provide students with a head start on the HSC in an university environment. The successful completion of this program has provided the student with an Early Admissions Interview and a subject credited towards a UOW degree.
In 2018 we are extending the Partnership further by adding Year 8 Future ME Program which aims to incorporate school-based workshops for students and teachers, an engagement opportunity for families, and is supported by a progression based curriculum.
For more information the 2018 UoW Program guide can be found here UoW 2018 (pdf 9580 KB).