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Selective Information Webinar

Year 5

Jul 01 2025

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“All About the 2025 Selective Exam Information Webinar”

Is your child aiming for Selective Exam in 2026?
Selective Exam Information Seminar is an event designed to provide parents, guardians, and students with information about Selective Exam in education systems, particularly in New South Wales, Australia.

📅: 26th June 2025
📍: Online (Zoom Webinar)

What You’ll Learn:

To inform Year 5 students and their parents about the details of the Term 2 Selective Practice Exam—what to expect, how to prepare, and important logistics.

What to expect on exam day: Understand the full process from arrival to completion

How to prepare effectively: Learn the structure and format of each test component

What skills are being assessed: Gain clarity on what the test is measuring and how students can focus their study

Why the practice test matters: Understand how this practice exam builds readiness and confidence for the real Selective Test

Practical advice for parents: Help parents support their child with preparation and logistics

What the Video Includes:

1. Exam Overview

  • Purpose of the Term 2 Selective Practice Exam
  • How it simulates the real Selective Test experience

2. Exam Structure

  • Subjects tested: Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, and Writing
  • Duration and number of questions for each section

3. Logistics

  • Exam date, venue, start and finish time
  • Arrival time and what to bring on the day (e.g., pencils, eraser, snacks)

4. Exam-Day Procedures

  • How students will be registered and seated
  • Rules and expected behaviour
  • Supervision and safety protocols

5. After the Exam

  • How students and parents can review performance
  • How and when results will be released

At Pre-Uni New College, we’re here to guide you and your child every step of the way.
Your child’s motivation and preparation matter — and we’ll help you build both.

Pre-Uni New College is here ready to help you.

Student Life

Term 2 Book Review Competition

“Who wants to be the next Shakespeare?”

May 15 2025

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Who can enter the Book Review Competition?

The competition is open to students in Years 2 to 5 who enrolled in Term 2 WEMT/WEMG course
at Pre-Uni New College.

How to enter the competition

Submit a detailed book review of your Term 2 WEMT/WEMG novel through the
‘Book Review Competition’ menu on Cyberschool.
Entries will be evaluated based on your comprehension of the book and writing skills.
Make sure to highlight your unique voice and perspective—we’re looking for originality and insight!!

📕 Novel List for 2025 Term 2 Book Review Competition

Year 2 WEMT/WEMGYear 3 WEMT/WEMGYear 4 WEMT/WEMGYear 5 WEMT/WEMG
Dot and the Kangaroo
By Ethel Pedley
The Story of Doctor
Dolittle

by Hugh Lofting
The Wonderful Wizard
of OZ

by L. Frank Baum
The Adventures of
Tom Sawyer

by Mark Twain

📌 Competition Closing Date

All entries must be submitted by Saturday, 26th July 2025.

🏆 Prize for Winners

Winners will be announced in September 2025. The winning entries from each grade will be
awarded a $100 tuition credit that can be used for enrolling in either holiday or regular term
courses at the Pre-Uni New College branch where it was issued.

Rules & Conditions

For more information, please read the rules and conditions
of the competition on Book Review Competition Page

Go to the Book Review Page
News

2025 Term 2 Tests & Reporting Information

Years K–6 students will complete their term tests in Week 8

May 07 2025

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As part of the Term 2 coursework (6+/WEMT/EMG/EM), Years K–6 students will complete their term tests in Week 8. These assessments will measure their understanding of key learning objectives, and results will be used for reporting purposes.

📌 Test Details:

  • Test Period: 14 – 20 June 2025 (Saturday – Friday)
  • Format: Online tests via Cyberschool. All questions are multiple-choice, except for writing tasks.
  • Writing Submission: Marks will not be awarded for irrelevant writing or copied work.
  • No Catch-Up Tests: Ensure all tests are completed within the test period.
  • Test structures vary by grade – see the breakdown below.

✏️ Test Structure:

Test GradeEnglishMathsWritingThinking Skills
Year 6 (6+)30 questions in 30 minutes30 questions in 30 minutesOne writing task in 30 minutesN/A
Year 5 WEMT30 questions in 30 minutes30 questions in 30 minutesOne writing task in 30 minutes25 questions in 30 minutes
Year 4 WEMT30 questions in 30 minutes30 questions in 30 minutesOne writing task in 30 minutes25 questions in 30 minutes
Year 3 WEMT30 questions in 30 minutes30 questions in 30 minutesOne writing task in 30 minutes20 questions in 30 minutes
Year 2 WEMT30 questions in 30 minutes30 questions in 30 minutesOne writing task in 60 minutes20 questions in 30 minutes
Year 1 EMG20 questions in 30 minutes20 questions in 30 minutesN/AGeneral ability: 20 questions in 30 minutes
Year K EM15 questions in 30 minutes15 questions in 30 minutesN/AN/A

📌Test Results & Reports

Test reports will be emailed to parents at the end of Term 2 and will include:
• Total marks and achievement level
• Comprehensive comments on test components
• Special Online Quiz (S.O.Q) scores

To ensure S.O.Q scores appear on the report, students must complete all S.O.Q quizzes by 20 June 2025.

💻 How to Complete Online Term Tests

Follow these steps to complete your online term tests on Cyberschool:

  1. Log in to Cyberschool during the test period.
  2. Navigate to ‘Term Test’ in the sidebar.
  3. Read and accept the Conditions of Use.
  4. Select your subject and click ‘Start’.
  5. Follow instructions, answer questions carefully, and monitor the timer.
  6. Click ‘Finish’ and confirm submission.
  7. Repeat for all remaining subjects before the deadline.

✔️ Test Review & Report Download

Students can review incorrect answers in Mathematics, Thinking Skills (WEMT), and General Ability (EMG) between 7 – 13 July (Monday – Sunday) 2025. The system will display up to 10 incorrectly answered questions, along with detailed explanations

How to Review Online Term Tests

  1. Log in to Cyberschool during the review period.
  2. Go to MY COURSES > [Course Name] > Term Test Review in the sidebar menu.
  3. Agree to the terms and select the test subject (Maths, T.S., or G.A.).
  4. Click on a question number to see the question and explanation.

Download Your Term Test Report:

A PDF report will be available during the review period. Navigate to MY COURSES > [Course Name] > My Result, then click to download.

Common Questions

Q. My test review isn’t showing up! What’s wrong?
A. If you haven’t taken the test yet or your results haven’t been graded, you won’t see any questions. If you answered all the questions correctly, you also won’t see a review. Finally, the review is available only during a specific timeframe (7 days) after the term finishes.

Q. I can’t find the specific question I want to review.
A. The review only shows the 10 most challenging maths and thinking skills (general ability for Year 1) questions you missed. If the question you’re looking for wasn’t one of the hardest 10, it won’t be there.
News

Welcome back for Term 2

Apr 02 2025

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Starting on Saturday, 26th April,
we’re excited to launch our Term 2 courses!

Our Term 2 courses are designed to give students a strong academic foundation and prepare them to excel in their upcoming exams such as OC & selective school placements, and independent school scholarships exams.

By enrolling in Term 2 courses, students will:
  • Strengthen their core knowledge in key subjects.
  • Gain a competitive edge by getting ahead of their peers.
 
For more information, including the Term 2 schedule and important notices, please see the course newsletter below.
News

Welcome back for Term 2

Term Courses Open 27 April – 7 July

Mar 17 2024

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Our Term 2 courses are designed to give students a strong academic foundation and prepare them to excel in their upcoming exams such as OC & selective school placements, and independent school scholarships exams.

By enrolling in Term 2 courses, students will:

  • Strengthen their core knowledge in key subjects.
  • Gain a competitive edge by getting ahead of their peers.
 
 
For more information, including the Term 2 schedule and important notices, please see the course newsletter below.