We offer fun and engaging learning programs over the school holiday periods.
Our school holiday programs are developed and held by our dedicated tutoring team. They are designed to engage students beyond the school curriculum, offering fun and interesting ways for curious students to learn something new. We also have programs that are aimed at giving students a leg up on their school studies. Click on any of our programs listed below for more details. Note that not all programs may be offered each school holiday period, so check the availability dates listed or get in touch to enquire.
Get Ready for Kindy!
Get your child ready to start Kindergarten in 2024 by attending our special Get Ready for Kindy! class. Designed by a primary school teacher with early childhood education experience, this special pre-school style class will help prepare your little one for their first year of school. Kids will get a classroom experience similar to Kindergarten while practicing the skills important for them to have a positive experience in school this year.
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The class is designed by Katie Tonner, an accredited primary school teacher with early childhood education experience, to help students meet key areas of development identified by NESA as important for students entering Kindergarten. The class is run by Naouaim Paul, a certified childcare worker with experience working with children from 0 to 5 years old.
In the 2024 summer school holidays, there is a meet and greet on Saturday 6/1 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am for students to meet their teachers and see the classroom, and then the class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, starting 8/1 and ending 24/1. If the class fills up we may open up Tuesdays and Thursdays as an alternative class.
At the end of the class, parents will get a report detailing their child’s progress in the key areas identified by NESA as important for students entering Kindergarten.
Places are limited so pre-booking is essential. The cost is $600 (includes six three-hour classes).
Daily Schedule
- 8:00 am – 8:30 am: Students arrive and can participate in free play
- 8:30 am – 8:45 am: Free play encouraging interaction
- 8:45 am – 9:00 am: Good-mornings and alphabet
- 9:00 am – 9:30 am: Lesson 1
- 9:30 am – 9:45 am: Play-based learning
- 9:45 am – 10:15 am: Lesson 2
- 10:15 am – 10:30 pm: Play-based learning
- 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Free play and good-byes
Weekly Lesson Plan
- Mondays (8/1, 15/1, 22/1)
- Lesson 1 – using writing utensils, drawing, listening to a story (from the NESA recommended book list)
- Lesson 2 – maths skills, counting, comparing
- Wednesdays (10/1, 17/1, 24/1)
- Lesson 1 – fine motor skills and using glue/scissors
- Lesson 2 – social skills through drama/play
Tutor
Katie Tonner
Naouaim Paul
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Coding for Kids
Kids will gain hands-on experience with the fundamentals of programming in a fun and interactive way. This program is a great way for kids to be introduced to the increasingly important STEM skill of programming and have fun over the school holidays! Students will be exposed to programming and coding fundamental concepts, as well as logic, mathematics, and even a bit of graphic design using Scratch, a program developed by MIT. Everything we do is visual, interactive, and hands-on, the best way to learn!
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Students will first learn the basics, such as movement and animation, loops, if-then statements, and variables. After learning the basics, students will then be guided through a few projects to create apps and games. By the end of the class, students will get to make their very own apps and games that they can share with their friends and family. The program we use is free and students can continue using it at home, putting their creativity and new skills into practice.
In the 2024 summer school holidays, the class will run on Monday and Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, starting 8/1 and ending 24/1.
The class is recommended for students aged 8 to 16 years old with little to no programming experience, but this may be flexible depending on the child. The cost is $360 for the class (a total of 18 hours), and prepayment is required in order to reserve a spot (places are limited). Students must bring their own laptop. Students will be provided with a class booklet and pencil. We will have a 15-minute break and light snacks will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own snack.
Tutor
Mindy Amaral
Schedule
- Week 1 – The Basics
- Monday 8/1, 1:30 to 4:30 pm – We will cover how to use the program and the basics of using Scratch to program and cover useful commands for movement and interaction.
- Wednesday 10/1, 1:30 to 4:30 pm – We will cover some additional basics of programming in Scratch, such as using loops to achieve animation and sound. We will work on some guided projects together and students will have the chance to play with and customise their projects.
- Week 2 – The Fundamentals
- Monday 15/1, 1:30 to 4:30 pm – We will cover fundamental coding concepts including a further look at loops, if-then statements, and variables. Students will apply these concepts to interactive projects.
- Wednesday 17/1, 1:30 to 4:30 pm – We will continue working with variables and see how to program calculations in Scratch. We will also explore using events to trigger scripts. We’ll apply these concepts to small projects and then have some free time to be creative
- Week 3 – Games & Projects
- Monday 22/1, 1:30 to 4:30 pm – Further Development – We will cover some further concepts in coding, including if-then-else statements. We then get to make a game together and students will have the chance to customize the game.
- Wednesday 24/1, 1:30 to 4:30 pm – Exploration Projects & Games – We will go through some guided projects which will allow us to explore more complex and in-depth applications of what we learned in previous lessons. Our projects may involve music, animation, quizzes, and more. We will then work on a new game and have some time to be creative and explore.
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Anatomy Academy
Our resident human physiology expert will be holding a special class to teach students about anatomy. Each school holidays has a different focus, so students can attend each school holidays and learn new things every time. Students who are interested in science or think they might like to be a doctor, nurse, or veterinarian should be sure to attend!
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In our anatomy class, students will learn about a specific body system, including the names, functions, and interconnections of the various parts and organs of that system. Games and quizzes make the class fun and engaging.
In the 2024 summer school holidays, the class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am starting 9/1 and ending 25/1. The cost is $30 per student per class or $165 if you book all six classes.
Schedule
- Week 1
- Tuesday 9/1, 10:00 to 11:30 am – Skeletal System
- Thursday 11/1, 10:00 to 11:30 am – Arthrology
- Week 2
- Tuesday 16/1, 10:00 to 11:30 am – Upper Limb Musculature
- Thursday 18/1, 10:00 to 11:30 am – Lower Limb Musculature
- Week 3
- Tuesday 23/1, 10:00 to 11:30 am – Cardiovascular System
- Thursday 25/1, 10:00 to 11:30 am – Nervous System
Tutor
Jarrod Doran
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Study Strategies
Our very own study expert has developed a short school holiday course on effective study techniques. This is an excellent course for students preparing for high school, as well as high school and HSC students who would like to improve their study skills.
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Study Strategies for Year 7-10 Students
The course consists of a ninety-minute group class where we will cover important aspects to effective studying, such as note-taking, setting up a study space and how to delegate time. Students will be given a handbook covering the information covered in the day.
The cost is $40 per student.
Study Strategies for HSC Students
The course consists of a ninety-minute group class on where we will cover important aspects to effective studying, such as note-taking, setting up a study space and how to delegate time. Subjects specific to HSC students are also covered, such as balancing study with a job and preparing for exam blocks. Students will be given a handbook covering the information covered in the day.
HSC students will then get a one-on-one 30-minute consultation they can book within the same week at a time convenient to them with our study expert in order to cover their specific needs, questions, and techniques for their specific subjects.
The cost is $55 per student.
Schedule
- Tuesday 9/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Study Strategies for HSC Students
- Thursday 11/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Study Strategies for Year 7-10 Students
- Tuesday 16/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Study Strategies for Year 7-10 Students
- Thursday 18/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Study Strategies for HSC Students
- Tuesday 23/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Study Strategies for HSC Students
- Thursday 25/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Study Strategies for Year 7-10 Students
Tutor
Cody Doran
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Year 11 Prep Course
Who’s ready for Year 11? Join us for one of our Year 11 Prep Courses and set yourself up to start your HSC studies well-prepared and with a head start. Our most experienced tutors have created this course for students who have just finished Year 10 and are about to take Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Advanced, or English Standard.
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Year 11 Prep for Mathematics Standard
The course consists of four ninety-minute group classes where we will cover the key concepts and skills that are most important to succeeding in HSC Mathematics Standard. This will include substitution and formula use, solving equations, units of measurement, similar figures, angles on parallel lines, right-angled trigonometry, probability basics, and statistics basics.
The cost is $200 per student (6 hours total).
Year 11 Prep for Mathematics Advanced
The course consists of four ninety-minute group classes where we will cover the key concepts and skills that are most important to succeeding in HSC Mathematics Advanced. This will include advanced algebra skills, working with quadratic expressions and equations, solving simultaneous equations, graphing linear and non-linear relationships, and probability essentials.
The cost is $200 per student (6 hours total).
Year 11 Prep for English Standard
The course consists of four ninety-minute group classes where we will cover the key skills that are most important to succeeding in HSC English Standard. This will include the main topics covered in Year 11 and how they will relate to Year 12, approaches to writing the different kinds of essays, and analysis techniques.
The cost is $200 per student (6 hours total).
Students may enrol in a Mathematics Prep Course, an English Prep Course, or both.
Schedule
- Tuesday 16/1 (Day 1 of 4)
- 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Prep for Mathematics Standard
- 1:45 to 3:15 pm – Prep for English Standard
- 3:30 to 5:00 pm – Prep for Mathematics Advanced
- Thursday 18/1 (Day 2 of 4)
- 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Prep for Mathematics Standard
- 1:45 to 3:15 pm – Prep for English Standard
- 3:30 to 5:00 pm – Prep for Mathematics Advanced
- Tuesday 23/1 (Day 3 of 4)
- 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Prep for Mathematics Standard
- 1:45 to 3:15 pm – Prep for English Standard
- 3:30 to 5:00 pm – Prep for Mathematics Advanced
- Thursday 25/1 (Day 4 of 4)
- 12:00 to 1:30 pm – Prep for Mathematics Standard
- 1:45 to 3:15 pm – Prep for English Standard
- 3:30 to 5:00 pm – Prep for Mathematics Advanced
Tutors
Mindy Amaral (Mathematics)
Hayley Bradshaw (English)
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NAPLAN Test Skills
As of 2023, NAPLAN testing has been moved earlier in the year to March. In 2024, NAPLAN testing will be held from the 13th to the 25th of March. The classes are designed and structured by a primary school teacher and presented by our experienced tutors. The classes aim to prepare students to do their best on the NAPLAN and reduce exam stress by preparing them for the format of the four tests and teaching them strategies for approaching the different tests and types of questions.
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There are four classes, one for each test in the NAPLAN: Reading, Writing, Conventions of Language, and Numeracy. Students may attend one to four of the classes, which are held on four separate days. The classes are grouped by year: one group for Years 3 and 5 and one group for Years 7 and 9.
The class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:30 pm, starting 15/1 and ending 24/1.
The cost is $50 per student per class or $185 if booking all four classes.
Schedule
- Monday 15/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Year 3 & 5 NAPLAN Reading Test Skills
- Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN Reading Test Skills
- Wednesday 17/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Year 3 & 5 NAPLAN Writing Test Skills
- Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN Writing Test Skills
- Monday 22/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Year 3 & 5 NAPLAN Conventions of Language Test Skills
- Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN Conventions of Language Test Skills
- Wednesday 24/1, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Year 3 & 5 NAPLAN Numeracy Test Skills
- Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN Numeracy Test Skills
Tutors
Katie Tonner
Hayley Bradshaw
Mindy Amaral
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Typing for NAPLAN
As of 2024, Year 5, 7, and 9 students must type their responses on the NAPLAN writing test. In 2024, NAPLAN testing will be held from the 13th to the 25th of March. Our typing class can help students learn to type and improve their speed, meaning they can stress less and get more done.
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Students will first take a one-minute typing test to gauge their starting typing speed. Students can then begin guided lessons learning to keep their fingers on the home row and begin associating their fingers with the keys. Students can progress through the different letters, play typing related games at each level, and view their progress and problem keys. If students already have some typing skills, they can start at their skill level to work on improving speed and accuracy.
The tutor coaches the students, ensuring they progress through the lessons properly, checking that they are positioning their fingers correctly, encouraging them to not look at the keyboard, and recommending specific exercises and practice to help them overcome any problem areas.
The class is 90 minutes will take place on Fridays in the school holidays. The cost is $40 per student per class or $105 if booking all three classes. If you book all three classes and pay by 15/12/23, a loaner laptop can be arranged for you. Otherwise, the student must bring their own laptop.
Schedule
- Friday 5/1, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
- Friday 12/1, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
- Friday 19/1, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Tutors
Mindy Amaral
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