Saturday, 27 September, 2025

Year 2 - 5 Matrix Success Secrets Seminar

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore how Matrix Education helps students achieve academic success through expert teaching and tailored learning pathways.

Start the 2026 school year on the right track
with Matrix Success Secrets Seminars.

Unlock your potential at our Matrix Success Secrets Seminar, designed to empower students with the tools and strategies needed to achieve academic excellence. Our expert led seminars will help you build skills, boost confidence, and set the foundation for success across your academic pathway.

Timetable for current Years 2-5 Primary School Students:

Time Grade at SchoolWho should attendTopic Name
9:00am – 11:00amYear 2 – 3StudentMock OC Test
9:00am – 11:00amYear 4 – 5StudentMock Selective School Test
11:00am – 12:00pmYear 2 – 3ParentsSecrets to acing the OC Test
11:00am – 12:00pmYear 4 – 5ParentsSecrets to acing the Selective Test

For Year 6 – 11 seminars, register here.

Mock OC and Selective Tests:

For Current Year 2 and 3 students

Mock OC Test

Who it’s for: Current Year 2 – 3 students

Session time: 9:00am – 11:00am

Test structure:

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

ComponentTest format
English20 MCQ (25 min)
Maths20 MCQ (25 min)
Critical Thinking20 MCQ (25 min)

 

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
For Current Year 4 - 5 students

Mock Selective School Test

Who it’s for: Current Year 4 – 5 students

Session time: 9:00am – 11:00am

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:

ComponentTest format
English25 MCQ (30 min)
Maths25 MCQ (30 min)
Critical Thinking40 MCQ (45 min)

 

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

Mock OC and Selective Success Secrets Seminars:

Seminar for Year 2 - 3 parents

Secrets to acing the OC Test

Who it’s for: Current Year 2 – 3 parents

Session time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Presenter: Mr Lachlan Ayres, Matrix Primary School teacher, 4 years of teaching experience

  • Learn how the OC Test is structured and scored across all sections.
  • Explore high-impact strategies and common pitfalls to avoid.
  • Discover how Matrix programs prepare students with expert guidance.
Seminar for Year 4 - 5 parents

Secrets to acing the Selective Test

Who it’s for: Current Year 4 – 5 parents

Session time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Presenter: Ms Gille Hambursin, Primary School Coordinator, 5 years of teaching experience

  • Understand the format, scoring, and required skills for all sections of the Selective School Test.
  • Get timelines, study strategies, and solutions to common challenges.
  • Learn how Matrix builds long-term success through structured programs.

Meet our subject matter experts

Ms Gille Hambursin

BLing MJ

Gille completed her Bachelor in Linguistics and her Masters in Journalism with an extended Masters in Marketing. She is a key writer and contributor of the Matrix Primary courses. Gille is fluent in four languages and has taught students in both English and French.

Mr Lachlan Ayres

BA BEd

Lachlan completed his Bachelor of Arts and Education at Macquarie University. He has been teaching since 2021, specialising in primary level literacy, numeracy and critical thinking.

Dr Emma Lindley

BAdvSc(Hons) PhD

Emma is the Physics Coordinator at Matrix Education. Emma graduated from the University of Sydney with a PhD in Physics. Emma has had extensive Science teaching and tutoring experience since 2008 at USYD and through secondary schools and programs.

DJ Kim

BEng(Hons)

DJ is the founder of Matrix Education and has been presenting his ATAR & Scaling Seminar since 2009 to thousands of students and parents at HSC Expos, schools, libraries and at Matrix campuses. With his expertise, he was first to develop the ATAR Calculator and continues to host the most accurate and popular ATAR estimator in Australia. He is also the co-author of the Matrix Science program, course materials and assessments.

Ms Kimberley Nguyen

BA BEd

Kimberley completed her Bachelor of Teaching and Arts at Australian Catholic University. She has been teaching Mathematics since 2017 and has had experience working with students of varying abilities, Special Education Needs, and through Distance Education Programs. She is currently the Mathematics Coordinator, where she leads curriculum planning and supports both staff and students in achieving success in Mathematics.

Secure your spot!


We’re just a 3 minute stroll
from Strathfield station

Level 9, Strathfield Plaza, 11 The Boulevarde Strathfield NSW 2135

 

Frequently asked questions

Our free Year 2 – 11 seminars by academic experts are perfect for those who are looking to get ahead in school!

No, you don’t! We only ask that all guests register before attending.

Yes! Our ethos is to provide actionable academic advice to as many students and parents as possible.

We’d like our free seminars to help as many parents and students as possible. We ask that students and parents attend a maximum of 3 seminars, with only 1 parent per family each seminar.

Please only register for seminars covering your current grade to get the most relevant information for you. If the seminar does not match your current grade, your ticket may be void.

We will be confirming your attendance a week prior to the event. Please keep an eye out for this correspondence and respond to ensure your ticket is valid on the day!

Yes, however this will be subject to the availability of seats at the time

We organise these seminars and events to help as many parents and students as possible, so we ask that you register only if you are serious about attending to ensure that ticket availability is accurate.

For the health and safety of all staff and visitors, we would also like to account for the number of attendees who will be on site at a time.

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