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.
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 $60 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 $80 per student.
Schedule
- Study Strategies for Year 7-10 Students:
- Friday 10/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., WYONG office (34 Pacific Hwy, Unit 6)
- Wednesday 22/1, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., BERKELEY VALE office (152 Lakedge Ave, Unit 2)
- Study Strategies for HSC Students:
- Wednesday 8/1, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., BERKELEY VALE office
- Friday 17/1, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., WYONG office
Tutor
Cody Doran
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NAPLAN Test Skills
As of 2023, NAPLAN testing has been moved earlier in the year to March. In 2025, NAPLAN testing will be held from the 12th to the 24th of March. The NAPLAN test skills classes are designed and structured by a primary school teacher and relevant senior tutoring staff 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 cost is $60 per student per class or $225 if booking all four classes.
Schedule
- READING NAPLAN Test Skills
- Year 3 & 5:
- Monday 13/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., BERKELEY VALE office (152 Lakedge Ave, Unit 2)
- Monday 20/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., WYONG office (34 Pacific Hwy, Unit 6)
- Years 7 & 9:
- Monday 13/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., WYONG office
- Monday 20/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., BERKELEY VALE office
- Year 3 & 5:
- CONVENTIONS OF LANGUAGE NAPLAN Test Skills
- Year 3 & 5:
- Tuesday 14/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., BERKELEY VALE office
- Tuesday 21/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., WYONG office
- Year 7 & 9:
- Tuesday 14/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., WYONG office
- Tuesday 21/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., BERKELEY VALE office
- Year 3 & 5:
- WRITING NAPLAN Test Skills
- Year 3 & 5:
- Wednesday 15/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., BERKELEY VALE office
- Wednesday 22/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., WYONG office
- Year 7 & 9:
- Wednesday 15/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., WYONG office
- Wednesday 22/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., BERKELEY VALE office
- Year 3 & 5:
- NUMERACY NAPLAN Test Skills
- Year 3 & 5:
- Thursday 16/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., BERKELEY VALE office
- Thursday 23/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., WYONG office
- Year 7 & 9:
- Thursday 16/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., WYONG office
- Thursday 23/1, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., BERKELEY VALE office
- Year 3 & 5:
Tutors
Katie Tonner
Hayley Bradshaw
Mindy Amaral
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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 three two-hour 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 $220 per student (6 hours total).
Year 11 Prep for Mathematics Advanced
The course consists of three two-hour 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 $220 per student (6 hours total).
Year 11 Prep for English Standard
The course consists of one two-hour group class 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, analysis techniques and mastering short-answer responses to unseen texts.
The cost is $80 per student.
Students may enrol in a Mathematics Prep Course, an English Prep Course, or both.
Schedule
- Prep for Mathematics Standard
- DAY 1: Tuesday 7/1, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., WYONG office (34 Pacific Hwy, Unit 6)
- DAY 2: Friday 17/1, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., WYONG office
- DAY 3: Tuesday 21/1, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., WYONG office
- Prep for Mathematics Advanced
- DAY 1: Monday 6/1, 10:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m., WYONG office (34 Pacific Hwy, Unit 6)
- DAY 2: Friday 17/1, 10:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m., WYONG office
- DAY 3: Monday 20/1, 10:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m., WYONG office
- Prep for English Standard:
- Monday 6/1, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., WYONG office (34 Pacific Hwy, Unit 6)
- Monday 20/1, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., WYONG office
Tutors
Mindy Amaral (Mathematics)
Hayley Bradshaw (English)
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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.
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 $260 for the class (a total of 12 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 snacks.
Tutor
Jake Chiappa
Schedule
- DAY 1 – The Basics
- Tuesday 7/1, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (WYONG) – We will cover how to use the program and the basics of using Scratch to program and cover useful commands for movement and interaction, as well as introduce loops to achieve animation and sound
- DAY 2 – Fundamentals I
- Tuesday 14/1, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (WYONG) – 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.
- DAY 3 – Fundamentals II
- Friday 17/1, 10:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m. (WYONG) – 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
- Day 4 – Games & Projects
- Tuesday 21/1, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (WYONG) – 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. 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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NAPLAN Practice Tests
In addition to our NAPLAN Test Skills classes, Apex Tutoring will be hosting practice NAPLAN exam sessions over the January holiday period. These will be conducted at our WYONG office (34 Pacific Hwy, Unit 6) on Saturdays to ensure full exam conditions can be applied to your student. Upon completion of the exam, you will be emailed a detailed breakdown of your student’s performance in the exam.
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NAPLAN consists of four strands: numeracy, reading, writing and convention of language. Students are able to participate in as many exams as they would like, to help build confidence and get feedback on their exam technique, strengths and weaknesses. These exams will be scheduled as blocks, where students can book to attend their exam. All of the exam blocks will be held on Saturdays at our Wyong location, to ensure quiet and proper exam conditions for your student.
Following the completion of your exam, it will be marked by our experienced tutoring team. We have coded these exams into the different syllabus strands (Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, Probability and Statistics) and the difficulty of the question. We will break the exam into these components, as well as identify any specific strengths and suggestions on how to improve. If your student is working with us at Apex Tutoring, their tutor will also receive the email and a physical copy of their test to go through in future lessons.
Exams vary in duration depending on Year and Type, ranging from 45 to 65 minutes. Exam blocks are scheduled on Saturdays in the January school holidays. The cost is $75 per student per exam or $250 if booking a block for all four test strands.
Schedule
- Saturday 11/1 – WYONG
- Block A: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
- Block B: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Block C: 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
- Block D: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- Block E: 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday 18/1 – WYONG
- Block F: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
- Block G: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Block H: 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
- Block I: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- Block J: 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday 1/2 – WYONG
- Block K: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
- Block L: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Block M: 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
- Block N: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- Block O: 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Tutors
Katie Tonner
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