Year 6 Holiday Programs Oct

Holiday Success Programs & Essential Exam Skills Program

Our course structure for each program:

  • 3 hour lessons per course, every day for 5 days. Please check our timetable for course running dates
  • Various exam preparation programs based on your exam success goal
  • Small class group based
  • Mock full paper tests included
  • Experienced educators
Prepare for Year 7 Science

Learn key Maths & Science concepts and engage via fun practical experiments . Get a head start in your science preparation for high school. Topics discussed may include:

  • Designing Experiments
  • Scientific Investigation Methods
  • Magnets and Magnetic Fields
  • Gravity
  • Group Activities to challenge and excite
Creative & Persuasive Writing Workshop

A skilled and creative writer will excel in NAPLAN, ICAS, Selective and Scholarship exams. Since writing skills take time to develop it is vital that Year 5 students get an early start in preparing for the important exams in Year 6. A highly recommended course.

Course Goals

Among the outcomes:

  • Develop skills in writing effective topic sentences
  • Develop essay writing skills
  • Develop character analysis skills
  • Develop plot techniques
  • Develop knowledge of text types: formal letter writing, diary opinion, descriptions and news articles
  • Develop techniques for inspiring creativity
Debate & Public Speaking Workshop

Develop your confidence to be a better public speaker. Topics discussed include:

  • How to overcome fears associated with public speaking
  • Train of thought
  • Organising your Train of Thought
  • Learning about your AMPS
  • Public Speaking in Practice
Advanced Mathematics & Problem Solving Skills

The ability to think laterally is the pathway for success in high school. Students who are successful lateral thinkers and effective problem solvers have a definite advantage over their peers. This course provides the perfect opportunity to develop essential skills of success.

Course Goals

Among the outcomes:

  • Develop an arsenal of problem solving tools for application in various settings
  • Develop problem solving skills in relation to motion and time problems
  • Develop understandings of combinations and permutations
  • Develop understandings of cryptarithms and probability
  • Develop skills in solving matchstick puzzles
  • Develop understandings of venn diagrams and grids
  • Develop logical and lateral thinking skills
Speed Reading & Memory Power Skills

Learn useful techniques to help you to read, comprehend and remember more efficiently. Topics discussed include:

  • Speed Reading Techniques
  • Visual Memory Skills
  • Mnemonics
  • PEG system of memory
  • Sound Associations
Art & Craft Workshop

Inspire your budding artist with our engaging program of art and craft. Students engage in art and craft activities designed to bring out their creativity as they experiment with shape, colour and form. All materials included.

Course Goals

Among the outcomes:

  • Develop skills in the manipulation of various media
  • Develop knowledge of colour theory, shadow and light
  • Develop fine motor skills
  • Develop artistic knowledge of shape, form and perspective
  • Develop willingness to take creative risks in the execution of art works
PERSONAL PRESENTATION & INTERVIEW SKILLS

An exciting course for students preparing for scholarship & school
interviews.
Also for students seeking to develop personal presentation & confidence.

  • On Campus
    face-to-face

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