Summer Holiday Courses 2027
A confident start to the new school year.
Nov 12 2026
Summer Holiday Courses for students entering Years 1–6 in 2027
Build core skills and prepare for the year ahead with English, Mathematics, Writing, Thinking Skills and Reading courses, along with focused OC and Selective trial test preparation.
COURSE DATES
4–22 January 2027
Location: Strathfield Head Office & Strathfield Centre
Dates and locations vary by course. See the course page for details.
Plan ahead with Early Bird fees
Full payment by 5 pm, Saturday 12 December 2026.
Find the right course for your child
Choose your child’s year to explore available courses, dates, fees and course PDFs.
Please select the school year your child will enter in 2027.
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