Years 7 - 10 Tuition Programmes
Students at all levels of ability benefit from these programs which help them to progress as well as they can through high school.
Research has found a strong link between students’ performance in Year 9 and their results in the HSC. It makes sense that students who are doing well at the junior secondary level will be full of confidence as learners, and will be developing good study habits. Many students of this age are unsure of the future direction of their study and career. It is important that they do well in as many subjects as possible at this level. This allows them to have a good range of subjects to choose from for Years 11 and 12.
Junior Secondary Maths
This program covers all number operations, fractions, decimals and percentages, geometry, algebra and equations. Non-calculator maths is also covered. Research has shown that the students who perform at the highest levels in the HSC mathematics courses are those with well-developed numeracy skills. We teach our students to use calculators only when appropriate.
Junior Secondary English
This program covers reading comprehension and written expression of a wide range of text types such as discussion, exposition, information report, media texts and poetry. Grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure are covered in depth. Learning how to plan and write essays is a major component of this program. The good essay writing skills students develop are helpful across a range of subjects.
Year 11 - 12 Tuition Programmes
Senior Secondary Maths Years 11-12
These programs in the General, Mathematics, Extension 1 and Extension 2 courses are designed to maximise marks for our students in their exams. We do this by clearing up any misunderstandings they have with their current topics, showing the most effective ways of setting out solutions, and organising revision of earlier topics. Practice exams allow students to check their progress and then fine-tune their studies. Tutors are experienced teachers and many have SC and HSC marking experience.
Senior Secondary English Years 11-12
These programs in the Standard and Advanced courses develop reading and writing skills in a range of text forms, which is useful across a number of subjects that require essay writing. Students focus on the texts they are studying at their school, as well as the common Area of Study. Students learn to analyse texts at a very sophisticated level. There is a lot of jargon in the senior English courses. We help students to incorporate this jargon and all the other important devices in their written responses. This allows them to score maximum marks.
Senior Secondary Physics, Chemistry, Biology Years 11-12
These HSC tuition programs allow students to develop their understanding of their current topics while revising earlier topics. Learning how to use their knowledge to the best advantage under examination conditions is an integral part of these courses.
Years 11/12
Friday
5;45pm-7:45pm
$110
Years 9/10
Friday
5;45pm-6:45pm
$270
Years 11/12
Friday
5:45pm - 7:45pm
$110
Years 9/10
Fridays
5:45pm - 6:45pm
$270
C.H.A.S.E
Years 7/8
Fridays
5:45pm - 6:45pm
$270
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Years 11/12
Friday 3:00 - 5:00pm
$120
What can students expect from the programme?
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Sustained practice and review of key concepts and understandings
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A highly encouraging and supportive learning environment using cooperative learning techniques
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All book-work marked and feedback given
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Celebration and acknowledgement of achievement and improvement
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Access to tutor for discussion and feedback
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Tutors are available for personal and phone consultation for support, advice, discussion of individual learning needs and advice on supporting your child as a unique individual
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Exposure to inspirational messages on contemporary issues by exceptional individuals
Essay Skills workshops are run periodically. They are suitable for most High School students.
Results of the past demonstrate that students who enrol from the beginning of the year have greater success because they remain motivated throughout the year. All required tasks, assignments and study are completed on time. Questions and problems that students may have are answered or resolved immediately, reducing stress and anxiety and allowing them to focus positively on their work.
Essay Writing, Years 11/12
This intensive two-hour course covers the logical process of planning, drafting, editing, proofing and redrafting essays for students to understand how to write essays in a minimum time for maximum results.
Essay Writing, Years 9/10
This five-week course covers the logical process of planning, drafting, editing, proofing and redrafting essays for students to understand how to write essays in a minimum time for maximum results.
Study Skills Years, 11/12
This two-hour intensive course explores a range of skills and habits that can be implemented for studying. Individual goal-setting and time management are discussed to ensure the best solutions can be provided.
Study Skills Years, 9/10
This five-week course explores a range of skills and habits that can be implemented for studying. Individual goal-setting and time management are discussed to ensure the best solutions can be provided.
Conquer Homework and Survive Exam (C.H.A.S.E), 7/8
Conquering homework assignments and surviving exams: this five-week course covers assignment planning, effective reading, note taking, exam techniques & time management.
Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) Revision
This two-hour intensive course review problem-solving techniques for every topic, practice written responses to cover every necessary point,
analysis of experimental techniques, applying the principles of the course to real world situations
Timetable for Short Courses
Timetable (2021)
Classes shown in the timetable are correct as at November 14, 2018, however, there is no guarantee that all classes will be available at any given time. If you need some help in choosing the best classes, please check with our office. It would be best if you can let us know your first two class preferences for each subject. If you are unable to find a suitable class, please let us know as we may be able to start a new class.