Summary
Matrix’s Year 3-4 Holiday Courses help students build strong writing and reasoning foundations through short, focused programs. These courses support students aiming for top performance in English and the Opportunity Class (OC) Test.
1. English Holiday Courses
These courses help students improve their writing and language skills in a fun, structured environment.
Students will learn how to:
Plan and write persuasive, creative, and informative texts
Build strong vocabulary and sentence structure
Respond to writing tasks with confidence
Each English course focuses on a specific writing type.
2. OC Test Preparation: Mock Exam Courses
These are intensive, exam-style courses designed to prepare students for the Opportunity Class (OC) Test.
Students will:
Sit OC-style exams under timed conditions
Receive feedback on performance
Practise key reasoning and thinking skills assessed in the real OC Test
This is a separate course from the English holiday programs and can be taken alongside them.
When do the courses run?
Courses are offered during the school holidays in January, April, July, and October.
Here’s a general guide to course offerings:
January
Year 3:
Writing and Literacy Essentials
OC Test Preparation (Mock Exam)
Year 4:
Imaginative Writing Intensive
OC Test Preparation (Mock Exam)
April
Year 3:
Developing Key Writing Skills
OC Test Preparation (Mock Exam)
Year 4:
Persuasive Writing Intensive
OC Test Preparation (Mock Exam)
July
Year 3:
Persuasive Writing Essentials
OC Test Preparation (Mock Exam)
Year 4:
Informative Writing Intensive
October
Year 3:
Imaginative Writing Essentials
OC Test Preparation (Mock Exam)
Year 4:
Writing Skills Intensive Recap
Selective Test Preparation (Mock Exam)
Note: Course availability may vary slightly each year. Refer to the Matrix website or enrolment form for the most up to date information on courses and classes.
Course Format
All holiday courses follow a similar format:
Duration: 4 days during the school holidays
Lesson length: 2 hours per day
Delivery: On-campus only
Students can enrol in one or both course types during the same holiday period (subject to availability and the timetable).
Who are these courses for?
These courses are ideal for students who:
Want to build strong writing skills early
Are preparing for the Year 4 Opportunity Class (OC) Test
Want to practise exam conditions in a low-pressure environment