Year 8 Holiday Course
Year 8 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 8 Maths Final Exam Preparation Course
The fundamental logic behind these Spring Holiday Workshops is to provide students with opportunities to develop and enhance the integral skills required for success in High School. The workshops will also allow students to clear any doubts about the year’s topics, succeed in their Final Exams and be on track for the upcoming terms in school.
Topics
- Angle Relationships, Area and Volumes (including Circles)
- Rates and Ratios, Time and Speed
- Linear Equations
- Algebraic Techniques, Indices and Factorisation
- Coordinate Geometry
Who: Year 8 students in 2024
Date: 30 September – 4 October 2024 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Strathfield Head office (5 The Crescent)
This Mathematics Masterclass will focus on building student confidence and expertise in mathematics and facilitate faster mental problem-solving to ensure accuracy and speed in their final exams.
Spring Holiday Course
Stage 4 Creative Writing Course
In this 3-day course on textual analysis, students begin with an exploration of prose fiction, learning active reading strategies and delving into the TEE structure (technique, example, effect) for effective text analysis. They’ll engage in hands-on activities, like visualizing imagery from quotes and deducing deeper meanings.
The course then shifts to poetry, emphasizing both figurative language and structural elements. Literary techniques are meticulously broken down, with a special focus on common writing mistakes and best practices for integrating textual evidence.
Who: Year 8 students in 2024
Date: 8 October – 10 October 2024 (3 days: Tuesday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Strathfield Head office (5 The Crescent)
Year 8 Spring Holiday Course Fee
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Summer Holiday Course
Year 8 Elite Mathematics Course
Key Topics
- Congruency, Similarity, Transformation
- Trigonometry I
- Trigonometry II
- Financial Maths
- Review all topics (test type questions)
Who: Year 8 students in 2025
Date: 20 – 24 Jan (Week 3) (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
This Mathematics Masterclass will focus on building student confidence and expertise in mathematics and facilitate faster mental problem-solving to ensure accuracy and speed in their final exams.
Summer Holiday Course
Creative Writing Course
Key Topics
- Focus on writing effective essays
- Feature articles
- Interviews, speeches and reviews for different audiences and purposes.
Who: Year 8 students in 2025
Date: 13 – 17 Jan (Week 2) (Monday – Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Summer Holiday Course
Science Course
Key Topics
- Forces
- Cells & Earth Resources
- Matter & Mixture and Solutions
- Classification & Ecosystems
- Investigations
Who: Year 8 students in 2025
Date: 13 – 17 Jan (Week 2) (Monday – Wednesday)
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Summer Holiday Course
Mathematics Course
Key Topics
- Algebraic Techniques, Indices
- Linear Equations, Surds
- Area, Volume, Circles
- Ratio, Rates, Time, Speed
- Congruency, Similarity, Transformation
Who: Year 8 students in 2025
Date: 20 – 24 Jan (Week 3) (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Summer Holiday Course
Critical Reading Course
Key Topics
- Gain comprehension skills including identifying the main idea and explicit details
- Understanding connections between texts and sequencing information.
Who: Year 8 students in 2025
Date: 20 – 24 Jan (Week 3) (Monday – Friday)
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Year 8 Summer Holiday Course Fee
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Autumn Holiday Course
Year 8 Selective Transfer Intensive Course
Missed out on our Term 1 Selective Transfer Foundation Course?
We are re-running the Term 1 program, condensed over 4 days this Autumn Holiday, to make sure you are caught up with all content present in the HAST/Edutest exams.
This course will be conducted online.
Who should join this course?
Students who are planning for Selective High School entry from Year 8 and have missed out on our Term 1 Selective Transfer Foundation Course.
Do you need to train for the Selective Transfer Test?
Yes! Even high-achieving students stumble in the test. Even students with perfect Year 7−8 results have missed out. Research shows training and familiarising yourselves with the types of questions that will be asked in HAST/Edutest can significantly improve test scores and aid in the development of strategies.
Who: Year 7 students in 2025
Date: 14 – 17 Apr (4 Days)
How will this course help you
Backed by experienced and dedicated tutors, we will provide students with:
Year 8 Autumn 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.
