NSW

Year 4 July holiday
programs

Build strong foundational knowledge and skills in Year 4 English and Critical Thinking during the holidays.
Early bird offer extended - enjoy 15% off until 9 June!
year 4 holiday program early bird extended

How we help you build essential skills for
Selective School success

  • Inspirational teachers

    Matrix teachers use their vast classroom experience to explain concepts clearly and guide your child to success.

  • High quality resources

    Learn with the best-in-class resources written by academics and researchers. Save time with 100+ colour pages of content designed by experts to develop students’ practical writing skills with fun and engaging exercises.

  • Great learning environment

    Study alongside other highly motivated students in our state-of-the-art tutoring centres, designed to support students in accelerated learning without distractions.

Master primary school English and Selective School test skills

English Year 4 holiday program

This 4-day course introduces Year 4 students to informative writing, focusing on structure, purpose, and clear presentation of factual information. Students learn to research, summarise, and write objectively using reliable sources and appropriate language.

Course Breakdown – Informative Writing Intensive

Day 1: Overview of Informative Texts
Day 2: Researching Reliable Information
Day 3: Informative Language Features
Day 4: Writing Informative Texts

What students will gain:

  • Understand informative text structures to organise ideas clearly with effective paragraphing.
  • Locate, summarise, and logically present accurate information using reliable sources.
  • Use formal, objective language and independently plan, draft, and edit for purpose and audience.

Timetable:

DateCampusTime
7 – 10 JulyChatswood2:00pm – 4:00pm
Hurstville2:00pm – 4:00pm
Strathfield9:00am – 11:00am
14 – 17 JulyCastle Hill9:00am – 11:00am
Epping2:00pm – 4:00pm
Parramatta2:00pm – 4:00pm

Selective Test Prep course

This 4-day intensive Year 4 holiday program prepares students for the Selective High School Placement Test by targeting Writing, Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, and Thinking Skills. Daily full-length practice tests and guided reviews build advanced comprehension, reasoning, and exam techniques to boost confidence and performance.

Course Breakdown – Selective Mock Tests & Revision

Day 1: Reading Skills Test + Review
Day 2: Mathematical Reasoning Test + Review
Day 3: Thinking Skills Test + Review
Day 4: Full Mock OC Test

What students will gain:

  • Understand the structure, timing, and digital format of the Selective Test to build confidence and readiness.
  • Develop advanced writing, reading, mathematical reasoning, and critical thinking skills across all test domains.
  • Apply practical strategies for time management, digital navigation, and question analysis to maximise performance.

Timetable:

DateCampusTime
7 – 10 JulyChatswood11:00am – 1:00pm
Hurstville11:00am – 1:00pm
Strathfield11:00am – 1:00pm
14 – 17 JulyCastle Hill11:00am – 1:00pm
Epping11:00am – 1:00pm
 Parramatta11:00am – 1:00pm
on-campus
  • on-campus
    Year 4 holiday program

    English course

    4 daily lessons over 4 days
    15% off Early Bird offer extended
    until 9 June 2025

    $245 $288

    per holiday course.

    Original price: $288

    • Taught by experienced Matrix teachers
    • Structured 4-day skills course that targets writing skills
    • Small class sizes
    • Resources designed and written by academics
    • English writing tasks designed to improve students' reading and writing skills
    • Personalised feedback on written work
  • on-campus
    Year 4 holiday program

    Selective Test Prep course

    4 daily lessons over 4 days
    15% off Early Bird offer extended
    until 9 June 2025

    $245 $288

    per holiday course.

    Original price: $288

    • Taught by experienced Matrix teachers
    • 2-hour structured daily lessons over 4 days
    • Small class sizes
    • Resources designed and written by academics
    • Online mock Selective tests with automated marking
    • Diagnostic reporting on performance alongside cohort average
    • Year-round access to content

Meet our Year 4 teachers
with real teaching experience

  • Ms Sonal Sharma
    BEd MEd MA
  • Ms Felicity Martin
    BAdvSc(Hons)
  • Ms Gille Hambursin
    BLing MJ
  • Mrs Pratigya Poudyal Pandey

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Frequently asked questions

Year 4 Holiday Program at Matrix

Matrix Term 1 starts in October each year. This allows students to learn one term ahead and gain a competitive advantage over their school peers when the topic is revisited at their school.

Matrix teachers are experienced, inspirational, and renowned for explaining things crystal clear. Matrix teachers are hand-picked and undergo rigorous training and development including teaching demonstrations with our academic heads.

Matrix offers the following Year 4 holiday program:

  • English
  • Selective Test Prep (Critical Thinking Skills)

You can choose to join Year 4 holiday programs at one of our seven campuses across Sydney.

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