Year 5 Holiday Course
Year 5 courses offer students an exciting phase of their educational journey, focusing on academic development through engaging and diverse subjects. These courses encourage exploration, skill-building, and personal growth while nurturing curiosity and critical thinking for a successful educational experience.
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Spring Holiday Course
Year 5 Intensive STTC Course
Year 5 Selective Trial Test Course (STTC) will continue during the 1st week of the spring holiday period. This 5-day intensive trial test program is packed with practice tests and guidance to help you excel. Tackle a variety of realistic exam-style questions across all subjects, and gain insights and strategies to approach each question effectively.
Who: Year 5 students in 2025
Date: 29 September – 3 October 2025 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Strathfield Head Office (5 The Crescent, Strathfield)
Here’s what you’ll gain during Spring Intensive STTC :
Spring Holiday Course
Year 5 Thinking Skills for Selective Course
This program is perfect for Year 4 and 5 students who want to
develop essential skills to analyze problems, think creatively, and learn techniques to approach complex situations with a strategic mindset. This course builds a foundation for success in selective school exam thinking skills component.
Who: Year 5 students in 2025
Date: 29 September – 3 October 2025 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:45am – 11:50am
Location: Strathfield Head Office (5 The Crescent, Strathfield)
Here’s what you’ll gain during Spring Thinking Skills Advanced :
Spring Holiday Course
Year 5 Writing Course
Our Spring Holiday Writing Course is designed to spark creativity while sharpening the writing skills students need to excel in scholarship exams and selective high school placement tests.
What’s New in 2025?
To reflect the real format of selective school exams, students will now complete writing tasks in a computer-based test environment. This hands-on approach helps them:
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Build confidence using digital writing platforms
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Develop time management under exam conditions
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Practice structured, high-quality writing directly on screen
By the end of the course, students will feel better prepared, more confident, and exam-ready.
Who: Year 5 students in 2025
Date: 29 September – 3 October 2025 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:30pm – 3:35pm
Location: Strathfield Head Office (5 The Crescent, Strathfield)
Course Highlights include:
Spring Holiday Course
Year 5 EMT Course
Our specially designed Spring Holiday EMT course offers
focused learning to help students solidify their understanding of key concepts. By investing in this holiday program, students can not only excel in the upcoming term but also establish a strong foundation for their upcoming selective school exam.
Who: Year 5 students in 2025
Date: 7 – 10 October 2025 (Tuesday – Friday)
Time: 8:45am – 2:45pm
Location: Strathfield Head Office (5 The Crescent, Strathfield)
Book your child’s place today to secure their spot in this enriching school holiday program.
Year 5 Spring Holiday Course Fee
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Summer Holiday Course
Year 5 EMT Course
Kickstart the new school year with confidence!
What to Expect:
✓ Learn how to structure writing effectively and analyse a variety of texts with exercises.
✓ Enhance comprehension of fundamental mathematical concepts, strategies, and formulas to tackle complex problems effectively.
✓ Engage in challenging problem-solving tasks to enhance critical thinking abilities.
✓ Gain valuable exam experience with NAPLAN practice tests to build confidence.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 5 – 9 January 2026 (Monday – Friday, 5 days)
Time: 8:45 am – 2:45 pm
Location: Strathfield Head Office
Students will also have an opportunity to attempt the NAPLAN trial tests during the course.
Summer Holiday Course
Year 5 Writing for NAPLAN Course
Year 5 special writing course will be available during the second week of the summer holiday course period. The summer holiday writing course aims to support students’ development of technical and creative writing skills for the preparation of the 2026 NAPLAN tests. The course will focus on main types of writing to help students understand a specific writing style and its conventions.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 12 – 16 January 2026 (Monday – Friday, 5 days)
Time: 8:45 am – 11:50 am
Location: Strathfield Head Office
Here’s what you’ll gain during Summer Writing for NAPLAN :
Summer Holiday Course
Year 5 Thinking Skills for Selective Course
Turn your child’s summer break into a thinking adventure!
Our Thinking Skills for Selective course equips students with powerful tools to conquer challenges and excel. This program is perfect for Year 5 students who want to build a strong foundation for success in their selective school exam thinking skills component.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 12 – 16 January 2026 (Monday – Friday, 5 days)
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:35 pm
Location: Strathfield Head Office
Why Join?
Summer Holiday Course
Year 5 Reading Strategies Course
Boost your child’s reading comprehension and analytical skills with our engaging Reading Strategies Course!
What Students Will Learn:
✓ Strengthen comprehension skills by identifying key information and analysing various texts.
✓ Develop the ability to draw insightful conclusions from both fiction and non-fiction passages.
✓ Learn strategies to infer word meanings from context and build a strong academic vocabulary.
✓ Gain essential skills to tackle the reading component of the selective school exam with confidence.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 19 – 23 January 2026 (Monday – Friday, 5 days)
Time: 8:45 am – 11:50 am
Location: Strathfield Head Office
The session time and class location may subject to change according to the number of enrolments. If your child is struggling with the reading section of the selective school exam and wish to improve reading comprehension skills, this course is right for your child!
Year 5 Summer Holiday Course Fee
✓ 2-course package: $700 (Offer valid until 5 PM, Monday, 22 December 2025)
✓ 3-course package: $975 (Offer valid until 5 PM, Monday, 22 December 2025)
✓ 4-course package: $1,200 (Offer valid until 5 PM, Monday, 22 December 2025)
Package Price Offer* Conditions: To qualify for this exclusive pricing, you must enrol in two, three, or four courses at the same branch and complete full payment by 5 PM, Monday, 22 December 2025.
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Autumn Holiday Course
Year 5 EMT Course
During this holiday course, we’ll provide a comprehensive review of core concepts in English, Mathematics, and Thinking Skills. Whether you’re looking to solidify your understanding or gain a competitive edge, this course is for you!
The course will guide you through essential topics, ensuring you start the new term feeling prepared, confident, and ready to achieve your academic goals. With enhanced abilities and a deeper understanding of key subjects, you’ll be well on your way to academic success.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 7 – 10 April 2026 (Tuesday – Friday, 4 days)
Time: 8:45 am – 11:50 am
Location: Strathfield Centre (Level 1, 8 Lyons Street, Strathfield)
Take advantage of this chance to strengthen your EMT skills and set yourself up for success in the 2027 selective school exam.
Autumn Holiday Course
Year 5 Thinking Skills for Selective Course
Unlock your child’s potential with our Autumn Holiday Thinking Skills Course!
The course is designed to help your child develop and refine their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. These essential skills are crucial for success in the selective school exam.
✓ Develop essential thinking skills: Learn to approach challenges with confidence, using effective problem-solving strategies to tackle complex challenges in various subjects.
✓ Sharpen critical thinking: Analyse information, evaluate evidence, and draw reasoned conclusions, fostering a growth mindset for academic excellence.
✓ Selective school exam preparation: Gain the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the thinking skills component of selective school exam.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 13 – 17 April 2026 (Monday – Friday, 5 days)
Time: 8:45 am – 11:50 am
Location: Strathfield Centre (Level 1, 8 Lyons Street, Strathfield)
Don’t miss the opportunity to give your child the competitive edge they need for the thinking skills component in the selective school placement tests.
Autumn Holiday Course
Year 5 Writing for Selective Course
Our holiday writing course is designed to give you a head start on your Selective school writing test preparations. Students will participate in fun and creative writing exercises and will receive tailored feedback on their writing to help them improve and gain confidence to tackle any writing challenge.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 13 – 17 April 2026 (Monday – Friday, 5 days)
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:35 pm
Location: Strathfield Centre (Level 1, 8 Lyons Street, Strathfield)
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Year 5 Autumn Holiday Course Fee
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Winter Holiday Course
Year 5 EMT Course
Power Up for Selective Success. Start Strong This Term.
For Year 5 students aiming for the 2027 Selective High School Placement Test, every term counts — and it starts with a strong foundation. Our Winter Holiday EMT Course offers a strategic learning boost during the school break, helping students consolidate core skills, build academic confidence, and stay ahead of the curve.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 6 – 10 July 2026 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:45 am – 2:45 pm
Location: Strathfield Head Office (5 The Crescent)
Subjects: English, Mathematics & Thinking Skills
What Students Will Learn :
: Enhance reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and written expression.
: Strengthen problem-solving, reasoning, and multi-step computation.
: Practice verbal and non-verbal logic with strategies for tackling abstract and unfamiliar problems.
Winter Holiday Course
Year 5 Intensive STTC
Simulate the Exam. Sharpen Your Skills. Succeed with Confidence.
The Selective Trial Test Course (STTC) is the ultimate performance booster for Year 5 students preparing for the 2027 Selective High School Placement Test. Held during the second week of the winter holidays, this 5-day intensive course offers real exam experience, powerful feedback, and expert guidance — all in one streamlined program.
Course Benefits
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Time Management Mastery: Learn how to pace through each section efficiently
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Minimise Mistakes: Identify weak areas and improve accuracy with targeted teacher feedback
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Beat Test Anxiety: Build exam confidence in a supportive, low-stakes environment
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Performance Insights: Immediate results and data-backed analysis through Cyberschool’s online review tools
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 13 – 17 July 2026 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Strathfield Head Office (5 The Crescent)
What to Expect :
covering all subjects, helping students sharpen timemanagement, reduce mistakes, and build confidence.
each exam session is followed by a structureddebrief, plus access to online review resources via Cyberschool.
practice in a format that mirrors the real test, withquestions presented digitally just as students will encounter them.
Winter Holiday Course
Year 5 Thinking Skills for Selective Course
Master the Mindset. Tackle the Toughest Questions.
Transform your child’s winter break into a powerful academic boost with our Thinking Skills for Selective course — specifically designed for Year 5 students preparing for the 2027 Selective High School Placement Test.
This skills-based program helps students think logically, reason critically, and confidently approach the most challenging exam questions — all through structured lessons and hands-on activities.
Why This Course Matters
The Thinking Skills component is often the most difficult and unpredictable part of the Selective Test. This course equips students with the tools and strategies to approach it with clarity and composure.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 13 – 17 July 2026 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:35 pm
Location: Strathfield Head Office (5 The Crescent)
What Students Will Learn :
Winter Holiday Course
Year 5 Writing for Selective Course
Writing Now Weights Equally! Ace Your Selective School Test This Winter
With the Selective High School writing test now carrying equal weight, maximizing your writing score is more critical than ever. Our Winter Holiday Writing Course is the perfect launchpad to ignite your imagination, sharpen your narrative and persuasive skills, and give you a definitive head start. Through fun, creative exercises and personalized, tailored feedback, students will build the ultimate confidence to tackle any writing prompt under exam pressure.
Who: Year 5 students in 2026
Date: 13 – 17 July 2026 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:45 am – 11:50 am
Location: Strathfield Head Office (5 The Crescent)
What Students Will Learn :
Develop strong narrative skills to create memorable characters and gripping plots.
Master the art of argument to state and defend your points with maximum impact.
Learn to paint pictures with your words, using rich language that instantly engages the reader.
Acquire proven, effective techniques specifically tailored for tackling Selective Exam writing tasks.
Year 5 Winter Holiday Course Fee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cyberschool?
The online educational platform, Cyberschool (www.cyberschool.com.au), is tailored for Pre-Uni New College primary students enrolled in foundation courses. This resource serves as a means for students to obtain supplementary assistance with their homework and review their prior classroom materials. The lessons are delivered by experienced and skilled teachers who have collaborated to design engaging, activity-oriented sessions for your child’s enjoyment. Access to the Cyberschool website is entirely complimentary for students currently enrolled at Pre-Uni New College.
What is S.O.Q?
S.O.Q (Special Online Quiz) comprises a set of review questions strategically created to motivate our students to revisit fundamental principles covered in earlier modules. Cyberschool offers four online quizzes during weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8 of the course. This is only available for students enrolled in a foundation course.
Will students see their teachers during online lessons?
Since teachers possess authority over their live online sessions, they will activate their cameras and be clearly visible to students throughout the virtual class. Additionally, teachers will have access to the screen-sharing feature, enabling students to observe content presented by the teacher during the sessions.
Since classes are online, is it possible to join other online classes outside a student’s scheduled class?
Due to a restricted capacity for each class, it is necessary for students to participate in their assigned session.
How do teachers ensure that kids are focused whilst learning?
Educators utilise various methods to captivate students and guarantee their focus during online video lessons. For instance, numerous video classes incorporate interactive learning exercises that prompt students to tackle questions in real time. Nevertheless, it’s vital to acknowledge that the Cyberschool video lessons are designed for self-directed learning. As a result, parental support and guidance are essential.
I’m not able to travel to the branch (or live outside NSW), is there an option of remote learning?
We provide remote or online alternatives based on the specific requirements of our students. Our regular foundation courses are conducted through live online sessions using platforms like Zoom, while our Cyber Course is accessible through our Cyberschool platform.
My child is enrolled in WEMT. What is the recommended online learning routine my child should follow?
Throughout the week, students are anticipated to finalise all the questions within the modules. If they feel the need for additional module clarification, they can utilise the Cyberschool video lessons to revisit module concepts and questions.
