Saturday, 05 July, 2025

Year 3 – 11 Success Seminar Day

Get ready for a day of expert guidance and proven learning strategies to help students excel academically and beyond.

Start the new school term on the right track
with Matrix Success Seminars.

Unlock your potential at our Seminar Day, 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.

Explore seminars covering your grade:

Year 3 – 6 | Year 7 – 8 | Year 9 – 10 | Year 10 – 11

Seminar schedule

Seminar for Year 3 parents

Secrets to acing the OC Test

Who it’s for: Year 3 parents

Session time: 9:00am – 10:00am

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: Year 4 – 5 parents

Session time: 9:00am – 10:00am

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.
Seminar for Year 4 - 6 parents

How to prepare your child for high school success

Who it’s for: Year 4 – 6 parents

Session time: 10:30am – 11:30am

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

  • Learn how to support your child’s academic and personal transition.
  • Explore time management, memory, and weekly routine strategies.
  • Build essential study habits for long-term high school success.
For Year 3 students

Mock OC Test

Who it’s for: Year 3 students

Session time: 9:00am – 11:30am

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 Year 4 - 5 students

Mock Selective School Test

Who it’s for: Year 4 – 5 students

Session time: 9:00am – 11:30am

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
Seminar for Year 7 - 8 students and parents

Mastering Junior Science

Who it’s for: Year 7 – 8 students and parents

Session time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Presenter: Dr Emma Lindley, Matrix Physics Coordinator, 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.
Seminar for Year 7 - 8 students and parents

How bright English students unlock their potential

Who it’s for: Year 7 – 8 students and parents

Session time: 10:30am – 11:30am

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

  • 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.
Seminar for Year 9 - 10 students and parents

Selecting the right subjects for Year 11

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

Session time: 9:00am – 10:00am

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

  • Understand how subject selection affects your ATAR.
  • Learn how marks are calculated and scaled.
  • Get tools to set, track, and achieve subject-specific goals.
Seminar for Year 9 - 10 students and parents

Should I do Biology, Chemistry or Physics?

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

Session Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

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

What you’ll learn:
  • Overview of Chemistry, Physics, and Biology in Stage 6.
  • Learn the challenges of each subject and how Matrix supports success.
  • See how each science aligns with university and career paths.
Seminar for Year 10 - 11 students and parents

All about ATAR & Scaling

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

Session time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Presenter: Dr Alex Agyros, Matrix Physics Teacher, 10+ years of teaching experience

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.

  • 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.
Seminar for Year 10 - 11 students and parents

How to ace UCAT and get into Medicine

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

Session time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Presenter: Dr Alex Agyros, Matrix Physics Teacher, 10+ years of teaching experience

  • Learn how UCAT is scored and where it fits in your university journey.
  • Discover performance strategies, time management, and preparation tips.
  • Get planning advice and insights to avoid common pitfalls.

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 Hope McManus

BLS(Hons) PhD

Hope completed her PhD in Linguistics at Rutgers University (USA) and is an English Coordinator of Matrix Education. She has been teaching English at Matrix since 2017.

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.

Mr Oak Ukritnukun

BEng(Hons) PhDc

Oak Ukritnukum is the Head of Secondary at Matrix Education. Whilst undertaking his honours year and PhD research, he taught and tutored undergraduate engineering, mechanics and advanced level subjects at the UNSW. Oak is the recipient of numerous awards including the UNSW Research Excellence Award and the Royal Warwick Slade Award. Oak has been teaching at Matrix Education since 2014.

Dr Alex Argyros

BAdvSc(Hons) PhD

Alex specialises in the Verbal Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning Subtests. He is the Chief Academic Coordinator at Matrix, and has over ten years experience teaching. He is the co-author of the Matrix Science program, course materials and assessments. He has been writing and teaching UMAT and UCAT courses for over 2 years.

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from Strathfield station

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

 

Frequently asked questions

Our free Year 3 – 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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