Year 7 - 12 Matrix Open Day

Who it’s for: Year 7 – 12 students and parents

Session time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
The in-person and online sessions will run simultaneously from 9:00am – 10:30am. Attendees may choose either the in-person or online session.

In-person session:
Presenter: Tony Kang

Online webinar session:
Presenter: Tom Dixon, VCE Expert & Landrie Z, 99.90 ATAR

Wondering how scaling will affect your VCE marks? That’s the question on every VCE 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.

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

Session time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

• 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: Year 7 – 9 students and parents

Session time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

• 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: Year 9 – 10 students and parents

Session time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

• Learn the importance of studying Maths
• Discover tips for studying Maths in Years 9 – 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: Year 10 -12 students and parents

Session time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

• Overview of Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
• Learn the challenges of each subject and how Matrix supports success.
• See how each science aligns with university and career paths.

Who it’s for: Year 10 -12 students and parents

Session time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

• Clearly understand the requirements of the English 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 VCE marking

Who it’s for: Year 10 – 12 students and parents

Session time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

• What skills you need to cultivate during Years 10 – 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 can I support my child in Mathematics?
• How do I learn from my mistakes?
• Should my child be accelerated in Maths?