Year 3 – 12 Success Secrets Seminars

Learn from Primary experts how to give your child the advantage in the Opportunity Class and Selective School exams.

Who it’s for: Parents whose child is going into Year 3 – 6 in 2025

Session times
Choose the session that suits you:

• 10:00am – 11:00am
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Presenter: Mrs Katrina Perrott, Matrix Head of Primary, 20 years of teaching experience

• Learn about our unique approach, expert teachers, and proven strategies that set students on the path to academic success.
• Discover how we can support your child’s journey and give them the advantage they need to gain a placement in your preferred school.

Who it’s for: Students going into Year 3 – 4 in 2025

Session times
Choose the session that suits you:

• 10:00am – 12:00pm
• 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Test structure:

The Mock OC Test is a paper-based exam with multiple-choice questions. It has 3 separate test components:

After the test:

In the weeks following the Mock Test, you’ll receive an in-depth diagnostic report delivering insights into your child’s performance, including:

• How their test scores compare to those of other students
• Their performance in each section of the exam
• Recommendations for better exam preparation and improvement

Who it’s for: Students going into Year 5 – 6 in 2025

Session times
Choose the session that suits you:

• 10:00am – 12:00pm
• 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Test structure:

The Mock Selective High School Test is a paper-based exam with multiple-choice questions. It is 120 minutes in total, including test administration. It has 3 separate test components:

After the test:

In the weeks following the Mock Test, you’ll receive an in-depth diagnostic report delivering insights into your child’s performance, including:

• How their test scores compare to those of other students
• Their performance in each section of the exam
• Recommendations for better exam preparation and improvement

Learn the foundations to build your child’s skills and confidence in public speaking.

Session times:

• 11:00am – 12:00pm
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Presented by: Speakers’ Corner Australia

Who it’s for: Year 2 – 12 students and their parents

Discover how Speakers’ Corner lessons at Matrix campuses empower students to hone their public speaking skills. The program offers frequent practice opportunities and constructive feedback, helping students build confidence and apply their knowledge effectively.

Join us for this Information Session, where we’ll provide an overview of the program and engage students in activities that showcase what our classes are all about.

Wondering how scaling will affect your HSC marks? That’s the question on every HSC student’s mind. We’ll teach you how your ATAR is calculated and how scaling will impact your results.

Session times:

• 10:00am – 12:00pm

Who it’s for: Year 10 – 11 students and parents

Presenter: Mr DJ Kim, Matrix Founder, 20+ years of teaching experience

All About ATAR & Scaling

• Learn all about ATAR and how it is determined
• The difference between HSC Marks and Scaled marks
• Hear why assessment marks are moderated and how it affects your HSC Marks
• How scaling works and why it’s necessary
• How different subjects are scaled
• How to take advantage of scaling to maximise your ATAR

How to Achieve your ATAR goal

• How to breakdown your ATAR goal into subject-specific goals
• Learn how to use school rankings and their historical Band 6 results to set goals
• How to track your progress and the importance of regular tracking to achieve your ATAR goal

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Who it’s for: Year 7 – 10 students and parents

Presenter: Ms Joanna Kyprianou, Matrix Maths Coordinator, 14 years of teaching experience

• Learn the importance of studying Maths
• Discover tips for studying Maths in Years 7 – 10
• See how parents can support their child’s progress in Maths
• Gain insight into studying Maths at Matrix
• Understand Maths Acceleration at school and at Matrix

Learn how to maximise your English marks.

Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Who it’s for: Year 7 – 10 students and parents

Presenter: Dr Hope McManus, Matrix English Coordinator, 10 years of teaching experience

Learn how to:

• Understand the steps needed to go from wanting good marks to the habits that lead to get marks
• Develop the key study skills that lead to success in English
• How to apply effective strategies for improving English results

What you’ll receive:

• Recommended reading list from the Matrix English team
• Insights into how English study differs from other subjects
• Actionable tips on improving your English skills

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Who it’s for: Year 9 – 10 students and parents

Presenter: Dr Emma Lindley, Matrix Physics Coordinator, 10+ years of teaching experience

• Why excelling in Junior Science helps students succeed in Year 11-12 Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• The dos and don’ts of written responses. Understand how to write precise, structured answers and avoid common mistakes in science exams.
• The importance of strong Maths and Science skills to give students a competitive edge in problem-solving

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Who it’s for: Year 11 – 12 students and parents

Presenter: Ms Joanna Kyprianou, Matrix Maths Coordinator, 14 years of teaching experience

• Understand the unique structure of each Senior Maths course
• How to best pick the right Maths course for you
• How to study maths effectively
• Explore Matrix Maths courses and how Matrix can help you
• Gain insights into acceleration options, their benefits, and how to prepare for advanced-level Maths with success

Discover how Chemistry, Biology, and Physics are approachable and packed with real-world applications. Build confidence and gain hands-on experience to prepare for Year 12 success.

Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Who it’s for: Year 11 – 12 students and parents

Presenter: Dr Emma Lindley, Matrix Physics Coordinator, 20+ years of teaching experience

Learn how to:

• Understand why Chemistry is suitable for all students, regardless of strengths in maths-heavy or content-heavy subjects.
• See how logic and problem-solving drive success in Chemistry, making it accessible and engaging.
• Connect Biology syllabus topics to real-life health decisions, such as understanding reproduction and vaccines.
• Navigate the content-heavy Biology syllabus with ease
• Break down the misconception that Physics is too hard by exploring its approachable and logical foundations.
• Understand why Physics is for everyone, regardless of prior experience or confidence.

Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Who it’s for: Year 11 – 12 students and parents

Presenter: Dr Hope McManus, Matrix English Coordinator, 10 years of teaching experience

• Clearly understand the requirements of the English Advanced syllabus
• Develop the key study strategies that lead to success in English Advanced
• Learn actionable tips on improving your English Advanced skills
• Gain insight into how English study differs from other subjects
• Understand the differences between internal and external HSC marking