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Writing for Selective (CBT)

The aim of the Year 5 Writing course is to improve students’ technical and imaginative writing skills. The course has a personalised approach to cater to each student’s specific writing needs, which fosters confidence, competence, and expertise in writing.

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Course Components

Our Writing for Selective course helps students produce high-scoring pieces under 30-minute test conditions. In a short narrative task, students can demonstrate imagination, clear structure, and strong control of language—qualities that stand out to markers. Ultimately, it’s not about having the most flashy idea, but about communicating it clearly and powerfully.

Here’s an overview of what we cover:

Content & Ideas Structure & Organisation Grammar & Punctuation Spelling & Vocabulary Exam Skills (CBT)

Content & Ideas

Focus

We help students generate clear, relevant ideas and develop them into meaningful, content-rich writing that matches the task purpose.

We highlight the importance of clear, relevant content, as it is essential for effective communication.

Objectives

Generate and develop ideas that directly match the weekly task requirements and the writing purpose.

Select and organise relevant details to create meaningful, engaging content suited to each text type.

Support key points with appropriate examples and explanations to strengthen clarity and impact.

Structure & Organisation

Focus

Students learn to organise writing logically with strong paragraph control, clear sequencing, and effective openings and endings suited to each text type.

We teach students how to organise ideas logically so their writing has a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Objectives

Apply the correct structure and paragraphing appropriate to each text type studied each week.

Build logical progression by sequencing ideas clearly and using effective transitions.

Craft strong openings and endings that suit the purpose, audience, and style of the task.

Grammar & Punctuation

Focus

We help students improve sentence control, grammar accuracy, and punctuation so their writing is clear, correct, and easy to read.

We focus on writing correct, well-structured sentences and using punctuation accurately to communicate meaning clearly.

Objectives

Build well-structured sentences with accurate grammar and varied sentence patterns.

Use punctuation correctly (including commas, apostrophes, and quotation marks) to improve clarity.

Edit writing to fix common grammar and punctuation errors and improve readability.

Spelling & Vocabulary

Focus

Focuses on expanding vocabulary and ensuring correct spelling for clear communication.

This area focuses on expanding students’ vocabulary and ensuring they spell words correctly, both of which are essential for clear communication.

Objectives

Encourage the use of a wide and accurate vocabulary suited to the writing’s context and audience.

Promote consistent use of correct spelling to improve the readability and professionalism of their writing.

Exam Skills (CBT) & Improvement Loop

Focus

Students practise planning, writing, and proofreading under 30-minute CBT conditions to produce accurate, well-finished responses.

We train students to manage time effectively and refine their work so they can complete high-quality responses under exam conditions.

Object

Strengthen prompt analysis, purpose/audience awareness, and planning before writing.

Improve clarity, engagement, and technical accuracy through review and rewriting.

Build consistent time-management habits (planning/writing/proofreading) to finish within exam conditions.

Why Choose Our Course?

Our Writing for Selective course helps

By mastering key writing genres, students learn to confidently produce a wide range of text types.

Students train to complete well-structured writing under time pressure by following a clear plan–write–proofread process.

Through post-writing reflection, students improve from a marker’s perspective (prompt accuracy, purpose/audience, organisation, and language choices).

Key Topics

TERM 1

TERM 2

TERM 3

TERM 4

Writing

Module 1

Making the Most of Setting in Narrative

Module 2

Writing a Fantasy Narrative

Module 3

Fantasy Writing

Module 4

Animal Characters

Module 5

Animal Companions

Module 6

Making Your Character Unique

Module 7

How to Develop a Complication in your Story

Module 8

How to Develop a Complication in your Story

Module 9

Character vs. Nature

Module 10

Character vs. Self

Writing

Module 1

Story
How to Write a Strong Story
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 2

Diary Entry
How to Write a Strong Diary Entry
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 3

News Report
How to Write a Strong News Report
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 4

Explanation
How to Write a Strong Explanation
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 5

Advice Sheet
How to Write a Strong Advice Sheet
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 6

Review
How to Write a Strong Review
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 7

Advertisement
How to Write a Strong Advertisement
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 8

Persuasive
How to Write a Strong Persuasive
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 9

Letter
How to Write a Strong Letter
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 10

Speech
How to Write a Strong Speech
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 11

Discussion
How to Write a Strong Discussion
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Writing

Module 1

Story
How to Write a Strong Story
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 2

Diary Entry
How to Write a Strong Diary Entry
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 3

News Report
How to Write a Strong News Report
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 4

Explanation
How to Write a Strong Explanation
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 5

Advice Sheet
How to Write a Strong Advice Sheet
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 6

Review
How to Write a Strong Review
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 7

Advertisement
How to Write a Strong Advertisement
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 8

Persuasive Text
How to Write a Strong Persuasive Text
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 9

Formal Letter
How to Write a Formal Letter
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Module 10

Speech
How to Write a Strong Speech
Writing Task (CBT)
Post-Writing Reflection

Writing

Module 1

• Narrative – Setting

Module 2

• Narrative – Characterisation

Module 3

• Narrative – Plot structure

Module 4

• Information text – Paragraph structure

Module 5

• Poetry – Metaphors

Module 6

• Description – Use of senses

Module 7

• Poetry – Similes

Module 8

• Information text – Main idea

Module 9

• Persuasive Text – Use of connectives

Module 10

• Diary writing – Author’s voice

Term Year 5 Timetable

Mon

Tue

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

WEMT
(Zoom lesson)
4:20pm – 8:35pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

NTTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Wed

Writing
5:00pm – 7:40pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Thu

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
5:00pm – 7:10pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
(Zoom lesson)
5:00pm – 7:10pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Fri

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

Sat

WEMT
8:30am – 12:45pm

STTC
9:10am – 12:20pm

WEMT
1:20pm – 5:35pm

STTC
1:30pm – 4:40pm

NTTC
1:30pm – 4:40pm

Sun

WEMT
8:30am – 12:45pm

STTC
9:15am – 12:25pm

WEMT
1:00pm – 5:15pm

WEMT
(Zoom lesson)
1:00pm – 5:15pm

STTC
1:30pm – 4:40pm

* WEMT : Writing, English, Mathematics and Thinking Skills

* STTC : Selective Trial Test Course

* NTTC : NAPLAN Trial Test Course

* NO Parking: Please note that we do not provide parking for parents on our campus, including the Strathfield Head Office, McDonald College, Homebush Boys High School and Strathfield Centre (8 Lyons St. Strathfield).

Mon

Tue

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

WEMT
(Zoom lesson)
4:20pm – 8:35pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Wed

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

Writing
5:00pm – 8:00pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Thu

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
5:00pm – 7:10pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
(Zoom lesson)
5:00pm – 7:10pm

Fri

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

Sat

WEMT
8:30am – 12:45pm

STTC
9:10am – 12:20pm

WEMT
1:20pm – 5:35pm

STTC
1:30pm – 4:40pm

Sun

WEMT
8:30am – 12:45pm

STTC
9:15am – 12:25pm

WEMT
1:00pm – 5:15pm

WEMT
(Zoom lesson)
1:00pm – 5:15pm

STTC
1:30pm – 4:40pm

Mon

Tue

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

WEMT
(Zoom lesson)
4:30pm – 8:15pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Wed

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

Writing
5:00pm – 7:40pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Thu

WEMT
4:20pm – 8:35pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
5:00pm – 7:10pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
(Zoom lesson)
5:00pm – 7:10pm

Fri

WEMT
4:30pm – 8:35pm

Sat

WEMT
8:45am – 12:30pm

STTC
9:10am – 12:20pm

WEMT
1:00pm – 4:45pm

STTC
1:30pm – 4:40pm

Sun

WEMT
8:45am – 12:30pm

STTC
9:15am – 12:25pm

WEMT
1:00pm – 4:45pm

WEMT
(Zoom lesson)
1:00pm – 4:45pm

STTC
1:30pm – 4:40pm

Mon

Tue

WEMT
(Face to face)
4:20pm – 8:35pm

WEMT
(Zoom lesson*)
4:20pm – 8:35pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Wed

WEMT
(Face to face)
4:20pm – 8:35pm

Writing
5:00pm – 7:40pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Thu

WEMT
(Face to face)
4:20pm – 8:35pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
(Face to face)
5:00pm – 7:10pm

STTC
5:00pm – 8:10pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
(Zoom Course)
5:00pm – 7:10pm

Fri

WEMT
(Face to face)
4:30pm – 8:35pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
(Zoom Course)
5pm – 7:10pm

Sat

WEMT
(Face to face)
8:30am – 12:45pm

STTC
9:10am – 12:20pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
(Face-to-face)
10:00am – 12:10pm

WEMT
(Face-to-face)
1:20pm – 5:35pm

STTC
1:30pm – 4:40pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
(Face-to-face)
1:00pm – 3:10pm

Sun

WEMT
(Face to face)
8:30am – 12:45pm

STTC
9:15am – 12:25pm

WEMT
(face-to-face)
1:00pm – 5:15pm

WEMT
(Zoom lesson)
1:00pm – 5:15pm

STTC
1:30pm – 4:40pm

Thinking Skills for Selective
(Zoom Course)
1:30pm – 3:40pm

* WEMT : Writing, English, Mathematics and Thinking Skills

* STTC : Selective Trial Test Course

* Class time and location : Subject to change based on enrolment numbers.

* Parking Restrictions: There is no parking available for students or parents at the Strathfield Head Office (5 The Crescent), McDonald College (17 George St. North Strathfield) and our Strathfield Centre (8 Lyons Street)

* Early Bird, Annual Scholarship & Sibling Discounts: Don’t miss out! These discounts are available until Monday, 29th September, 5 PM.

* Enrolment Policy: To ensure consistency and uninterrupted learning, students must remain in their enrolled course until completion. Transfers to other branches or course changes are not permitted during the course duration.

Term 3 Academic Key Dates for Year 5

Year 5 Writing Course Pricing

Year 5

Writing for Selective (CBT) Course

Face-to-face learning with teachers in class & computer-based test (CBT)

Select start day

Total weeks:

Material fee:

980

890

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Early Bird (E/B) Discount is valid for full term payments by Monday, 6 July 2026, 5 pm.

Full Term (F/T) Discount is valid for full term payments by Friday, 24 July 2026, 5 pm.

Annual Scholarship discounts are available until Monday, 6 July 2026, 5 pm.

OC Scholarship and Sibling discounts do not apply to the writing course.

Other Year 5 Courses

WEMT

The Year 5 Writing, English, Mathematics and Thinking Skills(WEMT) curriculum in NSW aligns seamlessly with educational standards, emphasizing essential foundational skills crucial for academic success while fostering self-assurance, nurturing confidence, and guiding students comprehensively towards excellence in their educational journey.

STTC

The Selective Trial Test Course (STTC) is a comprehensive program that supports your child’s exam preparation by teaching essential skills like time management, accuracy, and stress management. It equips students to efficiently use their exam time, minimize errors, and remain calm and focused during tests, ultimately preparing them for success in exams and future endeavors.

THINKING SKILLS

Enhance critical and creative thinking through interactive lessons, problem-solving activities, and engaging group discussions tailored for young learners.

Our Students & Parents Love Us

Michelle

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Ryan

😀Thank you Pre-Uni New College for consistently pushing me forward with WEMG course, STTC and ASAT. An these have helped a lot to me and has helped me get in to my first choice school. I will never forget how much effort.

Christie

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Helena

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Mchiael

Thank you Pre-Uni New College for creating tests for me to do in every STTC. STTC, WEMT, ASAT, FWTT and more have helped me achieve. This selective school. Thank you very much, I would have not achieved my selective school without you.

Kevin

Thank you Pre-Uni New College for your dedication toward us students. Over my past foru years at Pre-Uni New College, I’ve been shown what a good tuition company really is, with execellent and well made questions from STTC and well made text books from WEMT. North Sydney boys High School would’ve been impossible for me without Pre-Uni New College.

Eric

Thanks for helping me study for Selective. From Pre-Uni New College, I learnt many formulas, strategies and tips. All of which helped me in the test. Without Pre-Uni’s help I probably wouldn’t have succeeded. Once again Thank you!

David

Thank you Pre-Uni New College for providing good teachers and resources that have helped me achieve my goal.

Lucas

Thank you Pre-Uni New College for organizing every lesson I attended. Every teacher had their own unique way of explaining questions and organising scheduels. I deeply remember a few years ago when I was a kid, coming to Pre-Uni New College, I never thought that one day I’d be here celebrating my success. But i done it. -with the help of the wonderful teachers and staff here at Pre-Uni New College. I feel that I have a long, happy journey ahead of me.

Nathan

Thank you for a great STTC course, which has played a huge part in my high selective test result. Please keep up the good wok.

Victor

Thank you for helping me improve my studies so much and teaching me all the different topics that were in the test. You really made me learn more things and I am really appreciative of how you taught me.

Xin Yi

I was so lucky enugh to go to Pre-Uni New College. I learned a lot of knowledge to improve me.

Parhit

If you have any worries or subjects you are struggling with , don’t be afraid to ask. During your time at class don’t try to complete the work but try to learn and improve spend your time wisely. That is the key to success.

Medha

You have helped me throughout the year, not only for Selective High School Placement Test. But you have helped me gain confidence and courage. Pre-Uni New College helped me strive for success no matter how much I wanted to give up and ho many setbacks there.

Ashvin

I would like to thanks Pre-Uni New College and all my teachers for guiding me through the whole process! Special thanks to Ms. Sue who my English teacher. 😍 Ms. Sue taught me useful strategies for both comprehension and writing!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyberschool?

Cyberschool (www.cyberschool.com.au) is an online educational platform that provides tailored learning for Pre-Uni students enrolled in our foundation courses. This platform is a source of supplementary resources, providing students with assistance with homework and in-class tasks. Students enrolled at Pre-Uni New College receive complimentary access to engaging, activity-oriented lessons designed by skilled and experienced teachers.

What is S.O.Q?

Special Online Quiz (SOQ) is an online review quiz strategically designed to motivate students to revisit fundamental concepts covered in earlier modules. SOQ is made available on Cyberschool during weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8 of the term. Please note that SOQ is only available to students enrolled in a foundations course.

Will students see their teachers during online lessons?

Students should be able to see their teacher during the live online session. In addition to ensuring students maintain their cameras during class, teachers also have access to screen-sharing features, enabling students to observe content presented by teachers in real time.

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 maintain student engagement during online video lessons.This includes incorporating interactive learning exercises which prompts students to tackle questions in real time. It is important to note that parental support is essential when students engage in self-directed learning.

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.

Year 5 Courses

Course Components

Content & Ideas

Focus

We help students generate clear, relevant ideas and develop them into meaningful, content-rich writing that matches the task purpose.

Objectives

Structure & Organisation

Focus

Students learn to organise writing logically with strong paragraph control, clear sequencing, and effective openings and endings suited to each text type.

Objectives

Grammar & Punctuation

Focus

We help students improve sentence control, grammar accuracy, and punctuation so their writing is clear, correct, and easy to read.

Objectives

Spelling & Vocabulary

Focus

Focuses on expanding vocabulary and ensuring correct spelling for clear communication.

Objectives

Exam Skills (CBT) & Improvement Loop

Focus

Students practise planning, writing, and proofreading under 30-minute CBT conditions to produce accurate, well-finished responses.

Object

Why Choose Our Course?

Year 5 Writing Course Pricing

Our Students & Parents Love Us

Frequently Asked Questions

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