Year 6 - 11 Matrix Success Secrets Seminar

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.

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

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

Session time: 9:00am – 10:30am
The in-person and online sessions will run simultaneously from 9:00am – 10:30am. Attendees may choose either the in-person or online session.

Online webinar session:
Presenter: Mr Oak Ukritnukun, Matrix Head of Secondary, 10+ years of teaching experience

What you’ll learn:

• Understand how scaling works and how to use it to your advantage.
• Learn to break down ATAR goals and track progress using data.
• Discover how to align subject choices with your university aspirations.

Who it’s for: Current Year 6 – 9 students and parents

Session time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Presenter: Ms Kimberley Nguyen, Matrix Academic Learning Lead (Maths), 10+ 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

Who it’s for: Current Year 7 – 9 students and parents

Session time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Presenter: Dr Emma Lindley, Matrix Academic Learning Lead (Physics), 10+ years of teaching experience

• Discover the value of Science for critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Learn strategies to succeed in Years 9 and 10 Science.
• Build strong academic foundations early in high school.

Who it’s for: Current Year 6 – 9 students and parents

Session time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

What You’ll Learn: 

• Tackle common English challenges with targeted strategies.
• Learn how English differs from other subjects and how to study it.
• Gain tips for reading, writing, and improving school performance.

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

Session time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

What You’ll Learn: 

• 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

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

Session time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Presenter: Ms Kimberley Nguyen, Matrix Academic Learning Lead (Maths), 10+ years of teaching experience

• What skills you need to cultivate during Year 11 and 12
• Career pathways involving mathematics in university
• Mindset you should aim to achieve in Year 11 and 12
• The key 7-step processes of learning mathematics
• How to use your holiday wisely in Year 11 and 12
• How I can support my child in Mathematics?
• How do I learn from my mistakes?
• Should my child be accelerated in Maths?

Who it’s for: Current Year 9 – 11 students and parents

Session Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Presenter: Dr Emma Lindley, Matrix Academic Learning Lead (Physics), 10+ years of teaching experience

• What skills you need for Year 11 and 12 science subjects
• Science related career pathways in university
• Key steps to learn science from the expert
• Managing your time in Year 11 and 12