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Year 3 - 4 Holiday Courses Explained

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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

    • OC Test Preparation (Mock Exam)

October

  • Year 3:

    • Imaginative Writing Essentials

    • OC Test Preparation (Mock Exam)

  • Year 4:

    • Writing Skills Intensive Recap

    • OC 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

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